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Big game in defeat Thornton had 24 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and nine assists over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 77-70 loss to Iowa.

Impact Thornton cashed in on 8-of-13 looks from the field, closing with 24 points, nine assists and three rebounds during Wednesday's loss against the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-2 junior has started in all 32 games this season, averaging 17.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.1 steals on 36.1 minutes per game. Thornton's season will likely come to a close as the Buckeyes, a team that was squarely on the NCAA Tournament bubble, likely needed a win over Iowa to shore up their spot in the tournament field.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's NCAA Tournament dreams likely dashed after 77-70 loss to Iowa

Iowa pulled away from Ohio State for a 77-70 victory in a Big Ten Tournament opener, a loss which could cost the Buckeyes an NCAA Tournament...

MARCH 13

Tom Izzo is Big Ten Coach of the Year, Purdue's Braden Smith wins Player of the Year

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo was named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the fourth time, among the other conference awards announced Tuesday.

MARCH 11

Ohio State Buckeyes square off against the Iowa Hawkeyes in Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Team-high 29 points in overtime win Thornton recorded 29 points (12-20 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and two steals over 48 minutes during Tuesday's 116-114 2OT victory over Nebraska.

Impact Thornton connected on 12-of-20 looks from the field, closing with 29 points, two rebounds, nine assists and two steals during Tuesday's double overtime win over the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-2 junior has started in all 30 games this season, averaging 17.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals on 36.1 minutes per game. Thornton and the Buckeyes (17-13 (9-10)) will close out the 2024-25 regular season against Indiana this Saturday, with a chance to improve their seeding in the Big Ten tournament on the line.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State men's basketball tops Nebraska in double OT behind Bruce Thornton's 29 points Bruce Thornton scored 29 points and had nine assists to lead five in double figures and Ohio State beat Nebraska 116-114 in double overtime.

MARCH 5 • CLEVELAND.COM

Thornton scores 29 points, leads 5 in double figures to help Ohio State beat Nebraska 116-114 in 2OT

Bruce Thornton scored 29 points and had nine assists to lead five in double figures and Ohio State beat Nebraska 116-114 in double overtime

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-high 21 points in defeat Thornton closed with 21 points (7-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 69-61 loss to UCLA.

Impact Thornton led all scorers with 21 points, adding on four rebounds, three assists and two steals during Sunday's loss against the Bruins. The 6-foot-2 junior has started in all 28 games this season, averaging 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.1 steals on 35.7 minutes per game. Thornton will look to get the Buckeyes will look to get back on track against the Trojans this Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing against Michigan Thornton notched 17 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 86-83 loss to Michigan.

Impact Thornton chipped in 17 points, five rebounds, six assists and two steals as the Buckeyes were taken down by the Wolverines on Sunday. The 6-foot-2 junior has started in all 26 games this season, averaging 17.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists and one steal on 35.6 minutes per game. A cornerstone of the Buckeyes' program for the last two years, Thornton will look to help Ohio State bounce back against the Wildcats on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Career night against Maryland Thornton amassed 31 points (11-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals in 40 minutes during Thursday's 73-70 win over Maryland.

Impact Thornton led the Buckeyes past the Terrapins on Thursday night, finishing with 31 points, five rebounds, six assists, three steals and a block in the contest. The 6-foot-2 junior has started in all 23 games this season, averaging a career-high 17.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and one steal on 35.4 minutes per game. Thornton will look to stay hot as the Buckeyes face off against the Cornhuskers on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Thornton leads Ohio State against Nebraska after 31-point game

Ohio State visits the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Bruce Thornton scored 31 points in the Buckeyes' 73-70 victory against the Maryland Terrapins

FEBRUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thornton leads Ohio State against Nebraska

Ohio State visits the Nebraska Cornhuskers after Bruce Thornton scored 31 points in the Buckeyes' 73-70 victory over the Maryland Terrapins

FEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bruce Thornton takes over for Ohio State, which topples No. 18 Maryland Bruce Thornton banked in a 3-point shot with seven seconds left to cap a 31-point night and propel Ohio State to a 73-70 come-from-behind vi...

FEBRUARY 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bruce Thornton hits late winner as Ohio State rallies to beat No. 18 Maryland 73-70

Bruce Thornton banked in a 3-pointer from the right wing with 7.4 seconds left and Ohio State overcame a 17-point deficit to beat No. 18 Maryland 73-70 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Big game in defeat Thornton amassed 20 points (7-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Sunday's 87-79 loss to Illinois.

Impact Thornton posted 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists and a steal during Sunday's loss against the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-2 junior has started in all 22 games this season, averaging 17.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 0.9 steals on 35.1 minutes per game. Thornton, who shot just 7-of-18 against Illinois, will look to get back on track against Maryland on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

John Mobley Jr., Bruce Thornton lead Ohio State to 83-64 victory over Penn State

Freshman John Mobley Jr. had 19 points, Bruce Thornton scored 17 and Ohio State cruised to an 83-64 victory over Penn State at Rec Hall

JANUARY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Efficient in win Thornton logged 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and three assists over 35 minutes during Monday's 82-65 victory over Iowa.

Impact Thorton cashed in on 3-of-5 looks from three, closing with 15 points, eight rebounds and three assists during Monday's win over the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-2 junior has started in all 20 games this season, averaging 17 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 0.9 steals on 34.9 minutes per game. Thornton and the Buckeyes will look to ride their current momentum into Thursday's game against Penn State.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 21 against Wisconsin Thornton ended Tuesday's 70-68 loss to Wisconsin with 21 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal over 37 minutes.

Impact Thornton scored a game-high 21 points, converting on 7-of-13 looks from the field during Tuesday's loss against the Badgers. The 6-foot-2 junior has been on a tear for the Buckeyes, averaging 22 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals across OSU's last six games (38.3 minutes per game). Despite Thornton's incredible effort, the Buckeyes are just 3-3 in their last six outings.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana visits Ohio State after Thornton's 21-point showing

Ohio State hosts the Indiana Hoosiers after Bruce Thornton scored 21 points in Ohio State's 70-68 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers

JANUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Team-high 20 points in loss Thornton chipped in 20 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 73-71 loss to Oregon.

Impact Thornton converted on 8-of-16 looks from the field, closing with 20 points, three assists and a steal as the Buckeyes were taken down by the Ducks on Thursday night. The 6-foot-2 junior leads the Buckeyes with 17.1 points per game on a 52.7/43.8/82.8 shooting line, adding on 2.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 0.9 steals. Thornton and the Buckeyes will look to get back on track against Wisconsin this Tuesday.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Strong night at the line Thornton supplied 18 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 47 minutes during Monday's 89-88 2OT victory over Minnesota.

Impact Thornton converted on 8-of-9 looks from the charity stripe, closing with 18 points, three assists and a steal as the Buckeyes took down the Golden Gophers in double overtime. The 6-foot-2 junior continues to put on high-scoring displays for Ohio State in his third season with the program, scoring 20+ points in 6-of-15 games this season. Thornton and the Buckeyes will look to stay hot against a tough Oregon team this Thursday.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Royal, Bruce Thornton rally Ohio State past Minnesota 89-88 in 2OT

Devin Royal had 19 points and Bruce Thornton scored five of his 18 in a second overtime as Ohio State rallied to beat Minnesota 89-88

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS