Northwestern had a strong showing Thursday night as they defeated Ohio State with a final score of 70-49. Nick Martinelli led the Wildcats with 18 points, while Ty Berry and K.J. Windham contributed 15 points each. Northwestern, who had lost three consecutive games prior to this matchup, improved to 14-13 overall and 5-11 in the Big Ten.
On the other side, Ohio State struggled offensively with Micah Parrish scoring 16 points and Bruce Thornton adding 13. Devin Royal and John Mobley Jr. only scored four points each, with Mobley failing to make a 3-pointer for the first time this season. The Buckeyes’ 49 points marked a season low for the team.
Northwestern took control of the game in the second half, scoring the first 12 points and ultimately building a lead that would not drop below 20 points. The Wildcats capitalized on turnovers, scoring 18 points off of 16 Buckeyes turnovers.
Despite facing challenges with injuries and a string of losses, Northwestern managed to secure their third straight win against Ohio State. The victory marked a significant achievement for the Wildcats, who had not won back-to-back road games against the Buckeyes since the 1930s.
Looking ahead, Ohio State will face UCLA on Sunday while Northwestern will play against Minnesota on Tuesday. The Wildcats will seek to build on their recent success and continue their winning streak.
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