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Ohio State 80-72 Texas (Nov 4, 2024) Game Recap

Texas Falls to Ohio State in Preseason Matchup, 80-72

Longhorns Struggle to Keep Pace with Buckeyes' Offense

Ohio State's Offensive Firepower Proves Too Much for Texas Defense

In a highly anticipated preseason matchup, the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Texas Longhorns 80-72 on Tuesday night at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

The Buckeyes, led by senior guard Jalen Pickett, jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. Pickett finished with a game-high 22 points, including four three-pointers.

Texas struggled to keep pace with Ohio State's offensive firepower, shooting just 38.5% from the field. The Longhorns were also outrebounded by the Buckeyes 42-30.

Texas Defense Unable to Contain Pickett and Buckeyes

Texas' defense had no answer for Pickett, who was able to create his own shot and get to the rim at will. The Longhorns also struggled to contain Ohio State's three-point shooting, as the Buckeyes hit 10-of-25 from beyond the arc.

The Longhorns were led by sophomore guard Tyrese Hunter, who finished with 18 points. Senior forward Timmy Allen added 14 points and 10 rebounds for Texas.

Ohio State's Depth Proves to Be a Factor

In addition to Pickett's big night, Ohio State also got solid contributions from its bench. Freshman forward Brice Sensabaugh scored 15 points, while senior guard Sean McNeil added 12 points.

Texas, on the other hand, was unable to get much production from its bench. The Longhorns' bench players combined for just 12 points on 4-of-13 shooting.

Takeaways from the Game

The game was a clear victory for Ohio State, which showed its depth and offensive firepower. Texas, on the other hand, has some work to do on its defense and three-point shooting.

Here are some key takeaways from the game:

• Ohio State's offense is one of the most potent in the country.
• Texas' defense needs to improve, particularly in terms of guarding the three-point line.
• Ohio State's bench is a major strength for the team.
• Texas needs to find more production from its bench.

Both teams will be back in action on Friday night. Ohio State will host the Xavier Musketeers, while Texas will travel to face the Gonzaga Bulldogs.