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John Mobley Jr.'s Long-Range Success Steers Ohio State Past Penn State ...

John Mobley Jr. scored 25 points with five 3-pointers, leading Ohio State to maintain a narrow lead after a near-collapse in their Big Ten victory.

  • On Monday night John Mobley Jr. scored 25 points to help Ohio State Buckeyes hold off Penn State Nittany Lions 84-78, answering a late three-point play to keep the Buckeyes ahead.
  • After an early 22-11 burst, Ohio State led by 18 at halftime after Chatman and Mobley 3-pointers, while Eli Rice's six 3s sparked a 22-8 Penn State surge.
  • Mobley also contributed with five assists and three steals, while Amare Bynum, Ohio State forward, had 15 points, five rebounds and three steals, Devin Royal, Penn State player, scored 14 and Taison Chatman, Ohio State sophomore reserve, had a career-high 11.
  • Mobley's efficient shooting—7 of 14 with five 3s—helped Ohio State improve to 14-6, 6-4 Big Ten, while Bruce Thornton's nine points leave him two shy of Michael Redd's all-time mark.
  • Sophomore Ivan Njegovan made his first career start for Ohio State, replacing injured Christoph Tilly, while Penn State Nittany Lions visit Northwestern on Jan. 29.
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John Mobley Jr. scores 25 to lead Ohio State over Penn State 84-78

John Mobley Jr. scored 25 points to help Ohio State hold off Penn State 84-78. Mobley made 7 of 14 shots with five 3-pointers and all six of his free throws for the Buckeyes (14-6, 6-4 Big Ten Conference).

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