John Mobley Powers Ohio State to 84‑78 Victory Over Penn State
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Mobley Leads Buckeyes to Consecutive Big Ten Wins John Mobley Jr. scored 26 points with five 3‑pointers in an overtime win over Minnesota on Jan 21 and followed with 25 points, five 3‑pointers and perfect free‑throw shooting against Penn State on Jan 27, showcasing back‑to‑back high‑scoring outings[3][1]. He added five assists and three steals in the Penn State game, fueling Ohio State’s offensive flow[1]. The victories lifted the Buckeyes to 13‑5 and then 14‑6 overall, keeping them near the top of the Big Ten standings[3][1].
Ohio State Extends Home Dominance and Improves Conference Position The win over Minnesota improved OSU to 13‑5 overall and 5‑3 in conference play, while the Penn State triumph moved them to 14‑6 overall and 6‑4 in the Big Ten[3][1]. Ohio State now boasts a 15‑2 all‑time record at the Schottenstein Center against Minnesota and continues its strong home performance[3]. Upcoming matchups include a road game at Wisconsin, a key test for the Buckeyes’ conference aspirations[1].
Supporting Cast Supplies Balanced Scoring Across Wins Against Penn State, Amare Bynum contributed 15 points, Devin Royal added 14, reserve Taison Chatman posted a career‑high 11, and Bruce Thornton chipped in nine points[1]. In the Minnesota game, Bruce Thornton led with 23 points, seven rebounds and four steals, while Colin White’s steal and layup sparked the overtime lead[3]. These secondary contributions complemented Mobley’s scoring and helped Ohio State sustain its lead in both contests.
Opponents Show Struggles and Resilience Penn State’s Eli Rice scored 20 points on six 3‑pointers, yet the Nittany Lions fell to a seventh straight loss and remain winless in conference play[1]. Minnesota’s Jaylen Crocker‑Johnson matched his career high with 26 points, tying the game with 40 seconds left before Ohio State secured the overtime win[3]. Both opponents displayed flashes of offense but could not overcome the Buckeyes’ balanced attack.
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WBNS: Mobley’s 25‑point night lifts Ohio State past Penn State 84‑78: Details Mobley’s 25‑point performance, supporting cast contributions, Penn State’s losing streak, and upcoming Big Ten matchups.
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Associated Press: Bilodeau's go-ahead 3 lifts UCLA past No. 4 Purdue at Pauley Pavilion: Highlights UCLA’s last‑second three‑pointer, a 17‑5 run that erased a deficit, and the game’s tribute to John Wooden.
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WBNS: Mobley scores 26 as Ohio State beats Minnesota 82‑74 in OT: Covers Mobley’s 26 points, overtime heroics, Thornton’s 23‑point effort, and Minnesota’s near‑comeback by Crocker‑Johnson.
Timeline
Dec 4, 2025 – UCLA opens its Big Ten schedule with an 82‑80 win over Washington, highlighted by Skyy Clark’s 25 points and six 3‑pointers; a buzzer‑beating 3‑point play by Zoom Diallo clinches the game and ends Washington’s eight‑straight conference‑opener streak. [9]
Dec 10, 2025 – No. 13 Illinois defeats Ohio State 88‑80 in the Big Ten opener, with Keaton Wagler scoring 23; Bruce Thornton posts a career‑high 34 for OSU, but a late three from Tomislav Ivisic secures Illinois’ win, marking the Illini’s 35th road win in league play since 2019‑20, the most in the conference. [7]
Jan 5, 2026 – Indiana beats Washington 90‑80, powered by Lamar Wilkerson’s 22 points and Tayton Conerway’s perfect 4‑for‑4 from three; Indiana builds a 52‑40 halftime lead and later hosts Maryland while Washington travels to Purdue. [8]
Jan 12, 2026 – No. 19 Ohio State rallies past No. 8 Maryland 89‑76 on the road, with Jaloni Cambridge delivering 28 points, nine rebounds and eight assists; a 13‑2 fourth‑quarter run sparked by Cambridge’s go‑ahead three seals the win, and Maryland prepares a road trip to USC and UCLA. [5]
Jan 18, 2026 – John Mobley Jr. scores a career‑high 28 points and six 3‑pointers as Ohio State defeats UCLA 86‑74; Bruce Thornton adds 21 and perfect free‑throw shooting, while UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau leads his team with 30 despite a 40 % shooting night. [4]
Jan 21, 2026 – Tyler Bilodeau hits a go‑ahead three with eight seconds left to give UCLA a 69‑67 upset of No. 4 Purdue at Pauley Pavilion, snapping Purdue’s nine‑game win streak; the night also honors John Wooden, Purdue alumnus and UCLA legend. [1]
Jan 21, 2026 – John Mobley Jr. pours 26 points, including five 3‑pointers, to lead Ohio State to an 82‑74 overtime win over Minnesota; Bruce Thornton contributes 23, and Colin White’s steal‑layup starts the OT run that secures the victory. [3]
Jan 27, 2026 – John Mobley Jr. scores 25 points, five 3‑pointers and perfect free throws as Ohio State beats Penn State 84‑78; Amare Bynum adds 15, and sophomore Ivan Njegovan makes his first start after Christoph Tilly’s injury. Ohio State will travel to Wisconsin on Saturday, while Penn State heads to Northwestern on Thursday. [2]
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