Bruce Thornton - Big game in defeat Thornton had 24 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and nine assists over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 77-70 loss to Iowa. Impact Thornton cashed in on 8-of-13 looks from the field, closing with 24 points, nine assists and three rebounds during Wednesday's loss against the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-2 junior has started in all 32 games this season, averaging 17.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.1 steals on 36.1 minutes per game. Thornton's season will likely come to a close as the Buckeyes, a team that was squarely on the NCAA Tournament bubble, likely needed a win over Iowa to shore up their spot in the tournament field.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE