Post Game Notes From Ohio State vs. Purdue – Ohio State Buckeyes
2/23/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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The Buckeyes are 58-7 in Value City Arena since it opened forthe 1998-99 season. OSU has compiled a 15-1 record at home thisseason.%^$
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With his 3-point field goal at 15:19 of the first half, BobanSavovic moved into the No. 7 spot for career 3-pointers made. Hehas 110 for his career and moves past Doug Etzler (1992-95).%^$
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Brian Brown moved into the No. 21 spot of OSU Career ScoringLeaders. He has 1,242 points in his career and moves past LarrySiegfried (1959-61) with 1,228 points and Ronnie Stokes (1982-85)with 1,240.%^$
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This is the 12th time this season Brown has paced the Buckeyesin points. He has scored in double figures in 23 of 25 conteststhis year.%^$
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Brent Darby moved into the top ten of OSU career leaders for3-pointers made. He has 89 for his career He shares the No. 10 spotwith Damon Stringer (1996-97).%^$
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The Buckeyes ended the first half on a 16-5 scoring run to takea 37-33 lead into the half. OSU trailed Purdue 28-21 with 6:15remaining. Ohio State is 16-2 when it leads at the half.%^$
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Ohio State has had four players in double figures in five ofthe last six games and the 11 times this season.%^$
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The Buckeyes tied a season-high 13 3-pointers against theBoilermakers. OSU made 13 threes against Santa Clara (12/12/01). Itties the Value City Arena record for 3-pointers made.%^$
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The OSU defense held Purdue under .500 from the field. OSU is16-4 when an opponent shoots under 50 percent.%^$
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The Ohio State senior class (Brian Brown, Will Dudley and BobanSavovic) has compiled 89 wins, the most by any Ohio State class.The trio has the opportunity to be the first senior class to playin four NCAA Tournaments.%^$
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All 13 Buckeyes that dressed saw action against Purdue.%^$
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OSU will close out its home season Tuesday by hosting MichiganState at 8 p.m. It will be senior night for the Buckeyes, withseniors Brian Brown, Will Dudley, Boban Savovic and Tim Martinbeing recognized, along with senior managers Dave Egelhoff andSteve Ater.%^$
