Three things we learned from Ohio State basketball's loss to UConn
The Ohio State basketball team battled at times against a very good UConn team, but in the end, it was too much talent, too much depth, and too many mistakes that led to an 84-68 loss in Hartford Friday night for the Buckeyes.
- Here are three things we think we learned about the Ohio State basketball team after the loss to the UConn Huskies.
- It's hard to know, and it's probably a combination of many factors, but there's absolutely no way Ohio State is going to even be an issue for teams in the Big Ten, let alone try to get to the postseason.
- Anthony Thompson is not as advertised for Ohio State Anthony Thompson might turn out to be a great player for the Buckeyes, but right now he's offering absolutely nothing and shouldn't be on the floor on the road against a top 5 team.
Ohio State took its first lead of the game 1:14 into the second half on a Justin Pippen 3-pointer as the teams traded baskets in the first five minutes of the second session.
The second half of games is a real problem for Ohio State UConn is taking advantage of some Buckeye mistakes on the defensive end in the second half.
- (AP) — Braylon Mullins hit five 3-pointers and scored 22 points before limping off the court in the second half and Na’jai Hines scored 17 of his 20 points in the second half as No.
- — Wheels (@MyNameIsWheels) November 14, 2026 Anthony Thompson is the highest-rated commit for Ohio State since Jared Sullinger, and he was expected to contribute immediately.
- In each of its last three games, Ohio State has been outscored in the second half after looking highly competitive, even upset-minded, in the first half.
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- Ohio State, which erased a 14-point deficit and led five times early in the second half, got 17 points from Jimmie Williams.
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