Balanced Buckeyes topple Boilermakers, cling to NCAA hopes
Ohio State's C.J. Walker, right, passes the ball as Purdue's Isaiah Thompson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's C.J. Walker, right, passes the ball as Purdue's Isaiah Thompson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Feb. 15, 2020 02:22 PM EST
Purdue head coach Matt Painter reacts to a referee's call against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Purdue head coach Matt Painter reacts to a referee's call against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Feb. 15, 2020 02:27 PM EST
Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, right, posts up against Purdue's Trevion Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, right, posts up against Purdue's Trevion Williams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Feb. 15, 2020 02:23 PM EST
Purdue's Evan Boudreaux, left, posts up against Ohio State's Andre Wesson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Purdue's Evan Boudreaux, left, posts up against Ohio State's Andre Wesson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Feb. 15, 2020 02:24 PM EST
Ohio State's Kyle Young dunks the ball against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Kyle Young dunks the ball against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Feb. 15, 2020 02:21 PM EST
Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, center, tries to get a shot off between Purdue's Matt Haarms, left, and Aaron Wheeler during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, center, tries to get a shot off between Purdue's Matt Haarms, left, and Aaron Wheeler during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Feb. 15, 2020 02:20 PM EST
Ohio State's Duane Washington, right, brings the ball up court against Purdue's Eric Hunter during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State's Duane Washington, right, brings the ball up court against Purdue's Eric Hunter during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Feb. 15, 2020 02:19 PM EST
Purdue's Matt Haarms, left, looks for an open pass as Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Purdue's Matt Haarms, left, looks for an open pass as Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Feb. 15, 2020 02:19 PM EST
Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann instructs his team against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann instructs his team against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Feb. 15, 2020 02:27 PM EST
Purdue's Jahaad Proctor, left, looks for an open pass as Ohio State's Duane Washington defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Purdue's Jahaad Proctor, left, looks for an open pass as Ohio State's Duane Washington defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Purdue 68-52. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Feb. 15, 2020 02:25 PM EST
Penn State's Lamar Stevens (11) is fouled by Northwestern's Pete Nance during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Penn State's Lamar Stevens (11) is fouled by Northwestern's Pete Nance during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Feb. 15, 2020 02:21 PM EST