Winter seemed to thaw temporarily this week across the state of Ohio, with temperatures peaking in the 60s after a harsh January and February. Warmer air around the Schottenstein Center foretold the return of a dormant hot hand in Ohio State’s time of need.
John Mobley Jr. missed three 3-point attempts early, then went Human Torch mode with a 5-of-8 mark from 3-point land and 21 total points in the final 32 minutes of play. He captured momentum in countless key moments of the Buckeyes’ 82-74 win over No. 8 Purdue, a victory that resurrected their NCAA Tournament hopes.