The game never needed to get there in the first place. Ohio State once again had large stretches of sloppy play. The Buckeyes turned the ball over at inopportune times, allowed too many offensive rebounds, and had too many befuddling offensive possessions.

Two Big Ten programs off to disappointing starts after major offseason moves meet on Friday when Ohio State hosts Indiana in Columbus. While both teams have struggled to find consistency on the hardwood this season,