Ohio State basketball’s run in the Big Ten Tournament is over.
The Buckeyes were playing their fourth game in four days and had already disposed of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Michigan State, but trying to take down the Big Ten’s best team was a bit too much to ask on Ohio State’s fourth straight game in as many days, with Purdue pulling away for an 80-66 win.
For many Ohio State fans, the run in the Big Ten Tournament provided a little salve to the wounds of a disappointing season. It also provided hope for next season when the youth that has grown up a little will be infused with another high-caliber recruiting class.
But back to the game against Purdue. OSU did make a game of it after falling behind several times and had some bright spots, and our USA TODAY Sports photographers were there to capture it all.
Here are some of the best high-resolution photos of Ohio State losing to Purdue on Saturday.
Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Isaac Likekele (13) drives to the…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) is fouled by Ohio…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Isaac Likekele (13) defends Purdue Boilermakers…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard David Jenkins Jr. (14) brings the ball…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) is defended by…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) defends Ohio State Buckeyes…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) grabs a rebound against…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) shoots over Purdue…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shoots against Ohio State…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard David Jenkins Jr. (14) shoots against Ohio…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) goes to the basket…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) looks to pass the…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter gestures to his players…Ohio State Buckeyes guard Isaac Likekele (13) shoots a free throw during the Big Ten Men’s…Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) is guarded by Ohio State Buckeyes guard Eugene Brown III…Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) drives to the basket during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball…Ohio State Buckeyes forward Brice Sensabaugh (10) watches his teammates warmup before the Big Ten Men’s…Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) and Purdue Boilermakers guard Brandon Newman (5) go for…Ohio State Buckeyes guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (1) defends Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) during…Ohio State Buckeyes guard Eugene Brown III (3) dunks the ball during the Big Ten Men’s…Ohio State Buckeyes forward Justice Sueing (14) looks to pass the ball to Ohio State Buckeyes…Mar 11, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) goes to the basket…
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