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Ohio State beat Penn State 84–78 at home on Jan 26, 2026.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
  PSU | 32 | 46 | 78 |
  OSU | 50 | 34 | 84 |
Penn State Nittany LionsOhio State Buckeyes| PSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Reed | 38 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 4-7 | 0-0 |
| Ivan Juric | 37 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 5-9 | 1-3 |
| Eli Rice | 34 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 7-14 | 6-11 |
| Kayden Mingo | 33 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Dominick Stewart | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Melih Tunca | 18 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 4-8 | 1-4 |
| Freddie Dilione V | 13 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2-4 | 0-2 |
| Mason Blackwood | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Saša Ciani | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Justin Houser | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 78 | 29 | 12 | 25-50 | 10-25 |
| OSU | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mobley Jr. | 38 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 7-14 | 5-11 |
| Bruce Thornton | 37 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4-6 | 1-2 |
| Devin Royal | 35 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 4-8 | 1-3 |
| Amare Bynum | 30 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 7-12 | 0-3 |
| Ivan Njegovan | 20 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Taison Chatman | 17 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4-6 | 1-3 |
| Puff Johnson | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| Colin White | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 84 | 20 | 14 | 30-54 | 8-23 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
PSU offense ranks better in 3 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · OSU defense in 1 (1 by a clear margin)
OSU offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · PSU defense in 2
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 361 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
PSUOSUExpected pace: about 67 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 361 teams, 1st = best.
PSUOSUNo lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
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Checking your player views…| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayden Mingo | 30.7 | 14.4 | 3.2 | 4.5 |
| Ivan Juric | 26.6 | 8.8 | 5.1 | 0.6 |
| Freddie Dilione V | 26.5 | 14.2 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Josh Reed | 25.7 | 9.8 | 4.1 | 1.1 |
| Melih Tunca | 22.3 | 7.5 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Dominick Stewart | 21.2 | 5.9 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Eli Rice | 20.3 | 8.3 | 1.5 | 0.1 |
| Mason Blackwood | 14.4 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Thornton | 36.7 | 18.7 | 6.0 | 3.7 |
| Devin Royal | 33.5 | 14.4 | 5.9 | 2.1 |
| John Mobley Jr. | 30.9 | 15.8 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Amare Bynum | 28.7 | 9.3 | 5.3 | 1.2 |
| Christoph Tilly | 26.7 | 11.0 | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Brandon Noel | 19.0 | 7.5 | 3.1 | 0.8 |
| Gabe Cupps | 13.3 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Ivan Njegovan | 11.1 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 0.6 |
PSU offenseper gameOSU defenseRank among 361 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
PSUForAgainst42% of PSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
OSUForAgainst48% of OSU's points come in the first half, 47% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
PSU 3series7 OSU| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | OSU 94 | PSU 62 | OSU+32 | +32 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | PSU 78 | OSU 84 | OSU+6 | +6 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | OSU 83 | PSU 64 | OSU+19 | +19 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2024 | PSU 67 | OSU 79 | OSU+12 | +12 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2023 | OSU 80 | PSU 83 | PSU+3 | +3 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | PSU 75 | OSU 71 | PSU+4 | +4 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2022 | PSU 71 | OSU 68 | PSU+3 | +3 |
| Jan 16, 2022 | PSU 56 | OSU 61 | OSU+5 | +5 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2021 | OSU 76 | PSU 64 | OSU+12 | +12 |
| Feb 18, 2021 | OSU 92 | PSU 82 | OSU+10 | +10 |
From box scores. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM and Caesars; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
