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03-02 02:30
82 - 74
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Ohio State
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46
82
Purdue University
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43
74
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Match Info
The Ohio State Buckeyes secured an 82-74 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers in a key NCAA basketball conference matchup on March 1, 2026. This result was a significant upset in the Big Ten landscape, as the Buckeyes managed to defend their home court against a highly-ranked Purdue squad. The game was tightly contested in the first half, with both teams trading baskets. Ohio State began to pull away midway through the second period with a decisive run fueled by strong perimeter defense and efficient scoring in transition. A key three-pointer with under five minutes to go extended the lead to double digits, and Purdue could not mount a full comeback despite a late surge. The win provided a major boost to Ohio State's tournament resume, while Purdue's position near the top of the league table faced a slight challenge. Post-game, the Ohio State coach praised his team's defensive intensity, while Purdue's staff pointed to uncharacteristic turnovers as a deciding factor. The starting lineups featured the usual stars for both programs in a hard-fought battle that lived up to its billing.

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The Ohio State vs Purdue University fixture is part of the NCAA during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, NCAA fixtures, match statistics, NCAA standings and NCAA match results for Ohio State vs Purdue University on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Mar 1, 2026

Competition: NCAA

Country: United States

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