Ohio State vs. Valparaiso Postgame Notes – Ohio State Buckeyes
11/25/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Nov. 25, 2011
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No. 3 Ohio State 80 (6-0), Valparaiso 47 (5-2)
Value City Arena – Columbus, Ohio
Nov. 25, 2011
Attendance: 15,606
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- The win was the 28th-consecutive victory at home for Ohio State, dating back to a 66-55 win over Michigan Feb. 27, 2010. The 28 wins in a row tie the 2006-07 Buckeyes for the third-longest streak in history.
- The Buckeyes move to 2-0 all-time vs. Valpo. The Buckeyes improve to 55-11 all-time vs. members of the Horizon League.
- As a ranked team Ohio State is 401-108 overall and when ranked in the AP Top 10, the Buckeyes are 280-59.
- When ranked in the Top 3 of the Associated Press, Ohio State is 137-20.
- As the AP No. 3 ranked team in the nation, Ohio State improved to 32-6 overall.
- Since the 2009-10 season, the Buckeyes are 43-1 at Value City Arena.
- The win vs. Valpo was the 104th win vs. an unranked opponent at Value City Arena.
- The Buckeyes own a 110-2 record vs. unranked opponents at home since 2004-05.
- Ohio State has won 101 of its last 102 games against unranked teams in Columbus.
- Against non-conference opponents, Ohio State is 86-5 (.945) at Value City Arena and 148-23 overall.
- In their last 59 games, the Scarlet and Gray are 54-5.
- This is the 268th-consecutive game Ohio State has made at least one 3-point field goal (1/10/04 vs. Penn State was the last game with zero made).
- Ohio State has now had a player record a double-double in 828 games. The Buckeyes are 569-259 in those contests. Jared Sullinger had his 22nd career double-double (14 points, 13 rebounds) vs. Valpo.
- The Buckeyes limited Valpo to 1-2 shooting from the free throw line.
- Ohio State held Valpo to a season low 33.9 percent from the field, including just 22.6 percent in the second half (7-31 shooting).
- Before scoring just 47 points vs. Ohio State, Valpo’s previous season low was 62.
- Matta improved his career record to 298-88 overall and 196-57 at Ohio State.
- With the win, Ohio State is 38-5 in November under Coach Matta.
- Matta is now 2-0 vs. Valpo and 17-4 vs. members of the Horizon League.
- Matta is now 164-20 overall vs. unranked opponents and 110-2 in Columbus.
- Matta is now 98-18 all-time in games against non-conference opponents at Ohio State.
- Ohio State is now 129-23 (.849) overall at Value City Arena and 125-10 under Matta.
- Ohio State improves to 116-17 under Matta when grabbing more rebounds than its opponent. The Buckeyes outrebounded Valpo 36-34.
- The Buckeyes are 164-20 under Matta when leading at the half.
- Ohio State is 181-5 under Matta when leading with five minutes to play.
- When shooting a better percentage than the opponent, Ohio State improves to 173-18 under Matta.
- When shooting 50 percent or better from the field, the Buckeyes are 96-7 under Matta.
- With 80 points, the Buckeyes are 134-11 under Matta when scoring more than 70 total points in a game.
- The Buckeyes improve to 165-45 when limiting themselves to under 15 total turnovers (Ohio State had six turnovers vs. the Crusaders, the fewest of the season).
- The start was Buford’s 104th donning the Scarlet and Gray.
- William Buford scored 25 points for the Buckeyes, improving his career total to 1,530, passing Evan Turner (1,517) for 16th place, Tony Campbell (1,529) for 15th and tying Gary Bradds (1,530) for 14th all-time in Ohio State career scoring. He is six behind Jon Diebler (1,536) for 13th place.
- Buford had five rebounds, three (497) shy of reaching the 1,500 point and 500 rebound club. Only 15 other Buckeyes have achieved this feat.
- Buford tied a career-high with four made 3-point field goals. He was a perfect 4-4 from behind the arc.
- Buford had one assist. He now has 276 for his career.
- Sullinger had 14 points for the Buckeyes. It is the 40th time he has scored in double figures in his career.
- With 14 points and 13 rebounds, Sullinger earned his 22nd career double-double. It was his fourth-consecutive double-double of the season.
- Sullinger had 13 rebounds. He now has 441 as a Buckeye.
- Sullinger had five assists, passing the 50 assist milestone. He has 54 in his career.
- Sullinger had a career high four steals (3, two times previously).
- With 15 points, Craft passed the 300-point barrier as a Buckeye. He now has 311 for his career. It’s the fourth time this season and 13th time in his career he has scored double figures.
- Craft had four steals. He has 93 for his career. It is the 17th time in his career he has had at least three in a game, including all six this season.
- It is the seventh game in a row he has had at least three steals, dating back to 3/25/11 vs. Kentucky in the NCAA tournament.
- Craft had eight assists to push his career total to 210.
- Thomas had 12 points. It is the 16th time in his career he has scored in double figures.
- It is also the fifth-consecutive game Thomas has scored in double figures.
- Smith, Jr. had five assists tying a career high (5 vs. North Florida, 11/21/11).
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