By Danielle Daniels

Jake Diebler OSU M BKB head coach A #18 Michigan State 69 Ohio State 62 Press Conference 1 3 2025.mp3

1 4 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In a classic game of runs between team two quality teams, No. 18 Michigan State had the last push as the Spartans came away with a 69-62 win on Friday night in Value City Arena.

Ohio State is now 9-5 on the season and 1-2 in Big Ten play.

Fifth-year guard Micah Parrish led the Buckeyes with 13 points on 3-of-6 from long range. Bruce Thornton added 10 points, two assists and two steals. Sean Stewart was impactful in his time on the court, grabbing a team-high eight rebounds to go along with four points and two steals.

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