Bruce Thornton hits late winner as Ohio State rallies to beat No. 18 Maryland 73-70

Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton (2) goes to the basket past Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton (2) goes to the basket past Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (5) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)


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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Bruce Thornton banked in a 3-pointer from the right wing with 7.4 seconds left and Ohio State overcame a 17-point deficit to beat No. 18 Maryland 73-70 on Thursday night. Thornton had 31 points, six assists and five rebounds for the Buckeyes (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten). Micah Parrish added 13 points and six rebounds. Julian Reese had 24 points and 13 rebounds for Maryland (17-6, 7-5). Rodney Rice added 18 points, and Derik Queen had 13. The Terrapins had won four straight.

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