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Bruce Thornton Scores 31 Points, Makes Game-Winning 3 to Will Ohio State Past No. 18 Maryland in 17-Point Comeback, 73-70
No other man was taking the final shot for Ohio State.
Bruce Thornton caught an inbound pass in the backcourt with less than 30 seconds to play for the Buckeyes, legs aching after playing all 40 minutes and willing Ohio State to a ferocious second-half comeback.
Thornton dribbled down the shot clock to under five seconds, crossed over his defender and pulled up for a deep 3 as the clock ran under eight seconds in a tie game.
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It banked in and the Buckeyes (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten) held on for a 73-70 win over No. 18 Maryland (17-6, 7-5).
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| #18 MARYLAND | 41 | 29 | 70 |
| OHIO STATE | 32 | 41 | 73 |
For all the picturesque performances of Bruce Thornton’s Ohio State career, he painted his masterpiece on Thursday night in Value City Arena.
The Buckeyes’ star point guard willed his team back from a 17-point deficit against No. 18 Maryland to take their first lead with 2:02 to play, taking a silent Schottenstein Center crowd and making it one of the Buckeyes’ best atmospheres of the year. Thornton racked up 31 points, 21 of them in the second half.
Guard Micah Parrish followed with 13 points for Ohio State. Julian Reese and Rodney Rice led the way for Maryland with 24 and 18 points.
The win and comeback were a huge demarcation of the Buckeyes’ progress during the last three months of the season. The Terrapins shelled Ohio State 83-59 in the teams’ first meeting, a game Maryland led 50-17 at halftime.
First Half
For the first five minutes, it felt like Ohio State was destined to get run off the floor by Maryland a second time this season.
The Terrapins opened on a 15-2 run, getting three baskets each from Reese and Rice, deadening the sparse crowd in Value City Arena. But Mobley and Evan Mahaffey managed to resurrect it briefly, the former with an and-one floater and the latter with a coast-to-coast drive and-two handed slam through a defender.
Five straight points by Micah Parrish sliced the Maryland lead to 17-12, but the Terrapins launched another 12-3 run, catalyzed by makes on the inside by guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie and forward Derik Queen.
A silky turnaround jumper in the paint by Terrapin guard Selton Miguel and a way-too-easy layup by Reese pushed the Marlyand’s lead to 17, their largest of the game.
But Thornton wouldn’t let his team slip into the ether quite yet. The junior rattled off eight straight points for the Buckeyes, then found Mobley in transition to cut Maryland’s lead to single-digits at 41-32 entering halftime.
Second Half
| MARYLAND | STAT | OHIO STATE |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | POINTS | 73 |
| 23-55 (41.8%) | FGM-FGA (PCT.) | 27-59 (45.8%) |
| 3-13 (23.1%) | 3PM-3PA (PCT.) | 4-16 (25%) |
| 21-30 (70%) | FTM-FTA (PCT.) | 15-18 (83.3%) |
| 12 | TURNOVERS | 9 |
| 36 | TOTAL REBOUNDS | 30 |
| 11 | OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS | 8 |
| 25 | DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS | 22 |
| 2 | BENCH POINTS | 12 |
| 4 | BLOCKS | 5 |
| 2 | STEALS | 7 |
| 10 | ASSISTS | 11 |
A 6-0 Ohio State run early in the second period put the Buckeyes right back in the mix, down just 45-40 with less than 15 minutes to play. A steal and coast-to-coast layup by Sean Stewart had the Schottenstein Center the loudest it had been all evening at a 47-42 scoreline.
The Buckeyes had a shot to trim the lead even more in transition but Parrish missed a 3 and Rice answered with his own left-corner triple on the other end. Thornton and Ques Glover took turns cutting the edge to six but Reese and Miguel combined for five points to push it back to 11.
Trailing 61-50 with less than seven minutes to play, Thornton again took the reins to trot Ohio State back into the game. He converted two floaters, the second leading to a three-point play, then stole the ball from Queen on an offensive rebound and got to the free-throw line. He made his first and missed his second, but Royal skied for the rebound and slammed the ball back to pull Ohio State back within a possession for the first time since the game’s opening minutes.
Parrish finished strong through contact and got a friendly bounce to make it a 63-60 ballgame with 4:11 to play. Reese pushed the lead back to five and Parrish repeated his effort. Thornton cut it to 66-64 on a nasty stepback from mid-range.
Then Thornton canned a right-wing triple with two defenders attempting to corral him. The cheers in Value City Arena were ear-ringing as the Buckeyes took their first lead of the ballgame with 2:02 to play.
Queen drew a foul on Stewart one minute later, fouling the forward out of the game. Queen hit both free throws to make it 68-67 Terrapins. But Thornton drove straight to the rack for a goaltending call and a foul as the lead swapped again to 70-68 Ohio State. O-H-I-O chants made their way around at the timeout but Rice equalized on the other end.
All it did was make way for Thornton’s game-winning 3-pointer.
What’s Next
Ohio State goes back on the road to face Nebraska in Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday. Tipoff is at 2 p.m. on Big Ten Network.
Game Notes
- Forwards Stewart (illness) and Colin White (ankle) returned to Ohio State’s lineup against the Terrapins. Center Aaron Bradshaw (illness) and guard Meechie Johnson Jr. (personal reasons) missed the game vs. Maryland.
- Ohio State evened its all-time record to 11-11 vs. Maryland.
- The Buckeyes won despite tying their season-low for made 3-pointers with four.
- The Terrapins shot 15-of-20 from 2-point range in the first half and only 5-of-22 in the second half.
How it Happened
125 – (1) Vincent Robinson (NCST) def. Brendan McCrone (OSU), MD, 12-3
Robinson opened the scoring with a takedown followed by a McCrone escape to send the bout to the second with NC State up 3-1. McCrone chose top to open the second after Robinson deferred choice. Robinson got the reversal to lead 5-2 after a McCrone escape. Robinson added a takedown to lead 8-2 after five minutes. Starting neutral, Robinson made it 11-2 with a takedown. McCrone escaped but with a point for riding time, Robinson won by major decision, 12-3.
133 – (2) Ben Davino (OSU) def. Zach Redding (NCST), D, 7-1
After two minutes, Davino scored the opening takedown for a 3-0 lead to go to the second. Davino chose bottom to start the second and quickly escaped for a 4-0 lead. Davino added a late takedown to lead 7-0 after two periods. Redding escaped to start the third to make it 7-1 Buckeyes. That’s the way if ended for a Davino win by decision, 7-1.
141 – (1) Jesse Mendez (OSU) def. (6) Ryan Jack (NCST), TF, 21-6
Mendez went on top 3-1 with a takedown and Jack escape. Mendez added another takedown on the edge of the mat to finish the period up 6-1. Mendez added three takedowns quickly to jump to a 15-4 advantage. Another pair of takedowns ended the match for a Mendez win by technical fall, 21-6.
149 – (6) Ethan Stiles (OSU) def. (7) Koy Buesgens (NCST), D, 4-3
There was no scoring in the opening the period. Stiles chose bottom to open the second and took the 1-0 lead with an escape for the only points of the middle period. Buesgens evened the bout at 1-all with an escape to open the third. Stiles was awarded a takedown that was challenged by NC State but upheld after video review for a 4-1 lead for the Buckeyes. Buesgens scored a late reversal but Stiles held on for a 4-3 win by decision.
157 – (4) Brandon Cannon (OSU) def. (11) Jackson Arrington (NCST), MD, 9-1
Cannon struck first with a late takedown for a 3-0 lead. Cannon chose bottom to start the second after Arrington deferred. Cannon scored a reversal for a 5-0 advantage after five minutes. The third period started neutral before a Cannon takedown made it 8-0. Arrington earned an escape but with a point for riding time, Cannon got the win by major decision, 9-1.
165 – (19) Will Denny (NCST) def. (11) Paddy Gallagher (OSU), SV-1, 6-5
Denny got on the board first with a takedown at the edge of the mat. Gallagher escaped to make it 3-1 Wolfpack at the end of the opening period. Gallagher closed the gap with an escape early in the second before taking the lead with a takedown to make it 5-4 after a Denny escape. The third started with Denny choosing bottom. He tied it at 5-all with an escape. The match then went to sudden victory. Denny got the win by decision, 6-5 when Gallagher was called for stalling.
174 – (5) Carson Kharchla (OSU) def. (3) Matthew Singleton (NCST), D, 8-4
Neither wrestler scored in the opening three minutes. Kharchla got the reversal for the first points of the match. Singleton then escaped to make it 2-1 Buckeyes. Kharchla scored a takedown to make it 5-2 after a Singleton escape. Singleton chose bottom to start the third and escaped to cut it to 5-3. Kharchla quickly added a takedown for an 8-4 advantage and a win by decision.
At 174, No. 5 Carson Kharchla (Ohio State) earns an 8–4 decision over No. 3 Matthew Singleton (North Carolina State). pic.twitter.com/Zz1SBQeaIT
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184 – (6) Dylan Fishback (OSU) def. Don Cates (NCST), MD, 12-1
Fishback opened the scoring with a takedown at the edge of the circle. Cates escaped before another Fishback takedown made it 6-1 before the end of the first. Fishback upped the lead with an early escape before adding another takedown for a 10-1 lead. Fishback finished off the match to win by major decision, 12-1.
197 – (14) Luke Geog (OSU) def. Cason Howle (NCST), MD, 17-4
Just a minute into the bout Geog scored the opening points with a takedown. Howle escaped before Geog added a takedown and a four-point nearfall to lead 10-1 after three minutes. Howle added an escape point to open the second. Geog, leading 10-2, escaped to open the third before adding a takedown for a 14-3 advantage. Another takedown got the win by major decision, 17-4.
HWT – (2) Isaac Trumble (NCST) def. (3) Nick Feldman (OSU), D, 5-1
Trumble jumped to a 3-0 lead with a takedown and built nearly 90 seconds of riding time before a Feldman escape make it 3-1. Trumble escaped to open the second to take a 4-1 lead into the third. Trumble finished off the match with a 5-1 win by decision with a point for riding time.
Up Next:
Ohio State will travel to Nashville Dec. 21 for the 2025 Collegiate Duals where they will take on Little Rock and No. 3 Iowa State.
| Wt. | No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 9 NC State | OSU | NCST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | (1) Vincent Robinson (NCST) def. Brendan McCrone (OSU), MD, 12-3 | 0 | 4 |
| 133 | (2) Ben Davino (OSU) def. Zach Redding (NCST), D, 7-1 | 3 | 4 |
| 141 | (1) Jesse Mendez (OSU) def. (6) Ryan Jack (NCST), TF, 21-6 | 8 | 4 |
| 149 | (6) Ethan Stiles (OSU) def. (7) Koy Buesgens (NCST), D, 4-3 | 11 | 4 |
| 157 | (4) Brandon Cannon (OSU) def. (11) Jackson Arrington (NCST), MD, 9-1 | 15 | 4 |
| 165 | (19) Will Denny (NCST) def. (11) Paddy Gallagher (OSU), SV-1, 6-5 | 15 | 7 |
| 174 | (5) Carson Kharchla (OSU) def. (3) Matthew Singleton (NCST), D, 8-4 | 18 | 7 |
| 184 | (6) Dylan Fishback (OSU) def. Don Cates (NCST), MD, 12-1 | 22 | 7 |
| 197 | (14) Luke Geog (OSU) def. Cason Howle (NCST), MD, 17-4 | 26 | 7 |
| HWT | (2) Isaac Trumble (NCST) def. (3) Nick Feldman (OSU), D, 5-1 | 26 | 10 |
| Attendance: 3,895 |
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio Goes to the Movies, the statewide film festival launching in February, is coming into focus. Organizers have released the initial schedule for the nearly yearlong event. Part of the state’s America 250 celebration, it will bring more than 280 screenings to all 88 counties. Each film is tied to the Buckeye State in some way, and all screenings are free.
“Ohio has played a significant role in the history of American film and continues to attract talent, productions and storytelling that resonate around the world,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement. “Ohio Goes to the Movies ensures that residents in every community can participate in the America 250 celebration and rediscover the films that connect us.”
From classic movies starring or made by Ohioans to Hollywood blockbusters shot in downtown Cleveland, the lineup highlights the depth of the state’s influence on the film industry. The festival is also meant to encourage movie fans to explore the state by attending screenings all over Ohio.
Here’s a list of events planned for Northeast Ohio’s seven-county region.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” Feb. 12. Phoenix Theatres Great Northern Mall.
“Major League.” March 1. Cinemark Strongsville at SouthPark Mall.
“Draft Day.” March 1. Cinemark Valley View.
“Welcome to Collinwood.” March 12. Cleveland History Center.
“Major League.” April 5. Capitol Theatre.
“Cool Hand Luke.” April 12. Cedar Lee Theatre.
“Draft Day.” April 23. Atlas Cinemas at Shaker Square.
“Toy Story 2.” June 24. Chagrin Documentary Film Festival HQ.
“The Scarlet Letter.” July 11. Cleveland Silent Film Festival at Cleveland Public Library.
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” July 11. Great Lakes Science Center.
“More Than a Game.” Sept. 11. AMC Ridge Park Square.
“Superman.” Sept. 18. AMC Westwood Town Center.
“Passing Through.” Sept. 19. Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque.
“Kill the Irishman.” Oct. 6. Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore.
GEAUGA COUNTY
“A Christmas Story.” June 11. Mayfield Road Drive-In Theatre.
LAKE COUNTY
“White Boy Rick.” March 11. Regal Willoughby Commons.
“Superman.” April 8. Atlas Cinemas Great Lakes Stadium.
“Air Force One.” July 7. Atlas Cinemas Diamond Center.
LORAIN COUNTY
“The Princess Bride.” April 22. Apollo Theatre.
“The Hunger Games.” Sept. 18. Regal Cobblestone Square.
MEDINA COUNTY
“Major League.” March 7. Hickory Ridge Cinema.
“Draft Day.” Sept. 12. Regal Medina.
PORTAGE COUNTY
“Unstoppable.” Feb. 22. Atlas Cinemas Barrington.
“Dog Man.” March 8. The Kent Stage.
“The Philadelphia Story.” March 19. Kent State University Museum.
“A Christmas Story.” June 10. Midway Twin Drive-In Theatre.
SUMMIT COUNTY
“The Big Short.” Feb. 21. Regal Hudson.
“The Avengers.” April 12. Akron Civic Theatre.
“Howard the Duck.” May 21. The Nightlight Cinema.
“Down by Law.” June 13. Akron–Summit County Public Library Main.
For a complete guide, go to ohiogoestothemovies.org.
POMEROY, Ohio (WCHS) — A fire destroyed one home and damaged two others Wednesday evening, but then rekindled early Thursday morning and destroyed another home, police said.
The fire was first reported just after 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday night in the 300 block of Wetzgall Street in Pomeroy, according to a press release from the Pomeroy Police Department.
According to police, the fire spread to the two homes on either side of the original home on fire. Firefighters contained the fire and saved the two surrounding homes, but the home that first caught fire was deemed a total loss.
Then, just after 3 a.m. on Thursday morning, the fire rekindled and spread to one of the other homes, resulting in a total loss of that home as well, police said.
Pomeroy police said both homes were occupied at the time of the fires, but all occupants of each home were able to exit their homes safely. Police also said that there were no reported injuries, though both families lost everything they owned due to the total losses of the homes.
The cause of the fire has not been determined, and the incident is still under active investigation by the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office, according to police.
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