Post Game Notes From Ohio State vs. Purdue – Ohio State Buckeyes
2/23/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Feb. 23, 2002
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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. With his 3-point field goal at 15:19 of the first half,Boban Savovic moved into the No. 7 spot for career 3-pointers made.He has 110 for his career and moves past Doug Etzler (1992-95).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. This is the 12th time this season Brown has paced theBuckeyes in points. He has scored in double figures in 23 of 25contests this year. Brent Darby moved into the top ten of OSUcareer leaders for 3-pointers made. He has 89 for his career Heshares the No. 10 spot with Damon Stringer (1996-97). The Buckeyesended the first half on a 16-5 scoring run to take a 37-33 leadinto the half. OSU trailed Purdue 28-21 with 6:15 remaining. OhioState is 16-2 when it leads at the half. Ohio State has had fourplayers in double figures in five of the last six games and the 11times this season. The Buckeyes tied a season-high 13 3-pointersagainst the Boilermakers. OSU made 13 threes against Santa Clara(12/12/01). It ties the Value City Arena record for 3-pointersmade. The OSU defense held Purdue under .500 from the field. OSU is16-4 when an opponent shoots under 50 percent. The Ohio Statesenior class (Brian Brown, Will Dudley and Boban Savovic) hascompiled 89 wins, the most by any Ohio State class. The trio hasthe opportunity to be the first senior class to play in four NCAATournaments. All 13 Buckeyes that dressed saw action againstPurdue. OSU will close out its home season Tuesday by hostingMichigan State at 8 p.m. It will be senior night for the Buckeyes,with seniors Brian Brown, Will Dudley, Boban Savovic and Tim Martinbeing recognized, along with senior managers Dave Egelhoff andSteve Ater.
