No. 1 Purdue Bounces Back From Loss to Edge No. 24 Ohio State

Purdue guard Braden Smith shoots as Ohio State guard Isaac Likekele watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 5, 2023. Paul Vernon/AP Photo

Fletcher Loyer hit the winning 3-pointer with 11 seconds left as No. 1 Purdue defeated No. 24 Ohio State 71–69 in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, Dec. 5.

The Boilermakers trailed 69–68 before Loyer’s trey, and the Buckeyes (10–4, 2–1 Big Ten) were unable to get off a final shot.