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Bruce Thornton Moves Up Ohio State Scoring List in Victory Over Rutgers

January 3, 2026

In a thrilling matchup, Bruce Thornton scored 20 points to lead Ohio State to an 80-73 victory over Rutgers, moving him into eighth place on the school's all-time scoring list. Thornton also recorded his third double-double of the season with 10 rebounds, while Devin Royal contributed 16 points and Tariq Francis led the Scarlet Knights with 17 points.

Bruce Thornton Moves Up Ohio State Scoring List in Victory Over Rutgers

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Bruce Thornton scored 20 points, becoming eighth on Ohio State's all-time scoring list.
Ohio State improved to 10-3 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten Conference.
Thornton achieved his third double-double of the season with 10 rebounds.
Devin Royal added 16 points and four assists for Ohio State.
Tariq Francis led Rutgers with 17 points in the losing effort.

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Bruce Thornton Moves Up Ohio State Scoring List in Victory Over Rutgers

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