Bruce Thornton's 32-Point Effort Not Enough for Shorthanded Buckeyes in 66-60 Loss to No. 15 Michigan State
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Key Points:
- Bruce Thornton led Ohio State with a 32-point performance, but the short-handed Buckeyes fell 66-60 to No. 15 Michigan State, dropping their record to 17-10 overall and 9-7 in Big Ten play.
- Michigan State's center Carson Cooper dominated with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while guard Jeremy Fears Jr. contributed 11 points and eight assists despite a lower scoring output.
- Ohio State's strong first-half defense limited Michigan State to 29.6% shooting, but the Spartans overcame the deficit with key runs in the second half, extending their lead to double digits late in the game.
- Despite a late push by Ohio State, including clutch plays from Thornton
