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Postgame Notes: Ohio State vs. Washington

Buckeyes down Huskies, 77-66

Nov. 18, 2012

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POSTGAME NOTES
No. 4 Ohio State (3-0) 77, Washington (2-2) 66
Nov. 18, 2012
Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, Conn.
Attendance: TBA

GAME

The Buckeyes and the Huskies first played in December of 1938 in Seattle.
Ohio State owns a 4-8 record vs. Washington. To begin the series, Washington won the first five games, including four at Washington and the fifth in Columbus in 1947.
The teams have not met since 1972, a 67-63 loss for the Buckeyes, who were ranked No. 10 against the unranked Huskies. The last time the teams met on a neutral court was Dec. 27, 1961 when the No. 1 ranked Buckeyes downed the unranked Huskies 59-49 at the L.A. Holiday Classic in California.
The matchup is the third of four in the 2013 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic for the Buckeyes. Ohio State closes out the tournament at home vs. Missouri-Kansas City Nov. 23.

TEAM

As a ranked team (AP), No. 4 Ohio State is 429-116 all-time. Ohio State is 308-67 when ranked in the Top 10.
Against teams currently representing the Pacific 12 Conference, Ohio State is 37-36.
Ohio State forced 13 Washington turnovers, while the Buckeyes only gave up six.
Ohio State out-shot Washington 57-48.
The Buckeyes out-rebounded the Huskies 30-24 overall and 12-6 on the offensive glass.
For the second-consecutive game Ohio State had three players reach double figures in scoring: Deshaun Thomas (31 points); Aaron Craft (18); and Evan Ravenel (12).

Matta is 224-65 during his career at Ohio State and 326-96 overall as a head coach.
Against non-conference opponents, Matta has amassed a record of 111-20 during his tenure in Columbus. His teams have never failed to win at least 10 non-Big Ten games over the last eight seasons.
Matta owns a 3-3 record vs. the Pac-12. He is 2-0 vs. California, 0-2 vs. Arizona and 0-1 vs. Stanford. The game is the first time a Matta coached team has competed against the Huskies, improving his record to 1-0.
During the Matta era at Ohio State, the Buckeyes are 42-5 in November and have a record of 185-21 vs. unranked opponents. Over the last three years, the Buckeyes are 55-1 vs. unranked foes.
Under Matta, Ohio State is 139-22 when out-rebounding its opponent.

Recorded two steals against the Huskies. He has 175 for his career, which is good for No. 3 all-time in Ohio State history. David Lighty (2007-11) is No. 2 with 191. Jay Burson (1986-89) is Ohio State’s career leader with 204.

Tied a career high 31 points against Washington. Previously recorded the same amount vs. Loyola Maryland (3/15/12).
Has scored a total of 972 points for his career (79 games).
Tied a career high three assists vs. the Huskies. Also tallied three assists on four separate occasions, including the last vs. Indiana (1/15/12).
Scored 21 points in the first half of play. Thomas connected on his first nine shots, and posted a streak of 10-consecutive made field goals during the game.

Totaled a career high 12 points for the game. Previous high was 11 points, which was recorded vs. Texas-Pan American (12/3/11).

Tied a career high in steals with three recorded against Washington. Also tallied three vs. Jackson State on Nov. 18, 2011.

Tied a career high with one steal for the game. Has now picked up a steal five times in his Buckeye career.