Hall of Fame Series: Ohio State dethrones No. 19 Texas, No. 1 South Carolina holds off Michigan

Ohio State upset No. 19 Texas, 80-72, with a blowout win to start the 2024-25 season on a high note. Shooting 45% from the field and 50% from 3-point range, the Buckeyes edged their counterparts to the big win. It was also Jake Diebler’s first win as OSU’s head coach.

The Longhorns’ loss was the program’s second loss in its last 23 season openers.

The Buckeyes were in rhythm from the start, shooting 50% from deep in both halves. Five players knocked down at least two threes, including Mobley Jr.’s four-for-four performance. Bruce Thornton finished with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists.

One of Texas’ kryptonites was its inability to consistently hit the long ball like Ohio State did, shooting just 25% from deep.

While they didn’t have a potential starter in Houston transfer guard Tramon Mark, the highlight for the Longhorns was Tre Johnson, who finished with a game-high 29 points to go along with five rebounds and four assists. college debut.

Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton led the Buckeyes with 20 points in a 7-10 win over Texas pic.twitter.com/uPnFl40Ca5

— B/R Hoops (@brhoops) November 5, 2024