Ohio State Buckeyes Overcome Cornell Big Red: Did Offensive Rebounds Seal the Deal?

The Ohio State Buckeyes, with a final score of 88-83, edged out the Cornell Big Red in a closely contested match. The Buckeyes' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Big Red falls to 0-1. The game was marked by numerous lead changes and both teams displayed competitive spirit throughout.

The Buckeyes started strong in their home venue, Value City Arena, with a solid first half performance scoring 44 points. They maintained this momentum into the second half matching their earlier performance with another 44 points. The team's offensive efforts were bolstered by their dominance on the boards; they secured an outstanding total of 51 rebounds compared to Cornell's 32. This included a remarkable number of offensive rebounds for Ohio State at 21, which provided them with critical second-chance opportunities resulting in 15 second chance points.

Ohio State's field goal percentage stood at a consistent 43 percent throughout the game as they made good use of their attempts from both inside and outside the arc. Their three-point shooting was particularly effective at a rate of 42 percent, contributing significantly to their overall score with eleven three-pointers made.

Defensively, Ohio State also put up notable numbers; they blocked five shots and managed four steals over the course of play. However, it wasn't just about defense as they facilitated ball movement leading to scoring opportunities through an impressive tally of assists totaling at twenty-two.

On Cornell's side, despite being outrebounded and having fewer assists (twenty-six), they showcased efficient shooting skills especially from two-point range where they had a high conversion rate of sixty-two percent. Their field goal percentage was slightly higher than that of Ohio State at forty-nine percent which kept them within striking distance until the end.

Cornell also showed precision from beyond the arc hitting twelve three-pointers at thirty-six percent accuracy and maintained discipline by committing only nine turnovers against Ohio State’s ten turnovers. However, it wasn't enough to overcome Ohio State’s robust gameplay which ultimately led to their victory.

As fans continue to celebrate this win for Ohio State Buckeyes basketball team, attention turns towards future matchups as part of this season's schedule. Fans can catch upcoming games broadcasted live as per usual timings; next up is another exciting encounter set for tip-off around short time zone abbreviation). Stay tuned for more action-packed basketball as we follow Ohio State on what promises to be an exhilarating journey through this season.