Buckeyes Dominate Maryland in College Park

Ohio State beats the Terrapins 82-62 in a Big Ten road win

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:15pm

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The Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team defeated the Maryland Terrapins 82-62 in a Big Ten conference game played in College Park, Maryland. Center Christoph Tilly led the Buckeyes in scoring with 19 points, while guards Bruce Thornton and John Mobley Jr. combined for 32 points. The win improves Ohio State's record to 15-7 overall and 7-6 in Big Ten play.

Why it matters

This was an important conference road win for the Buckeyes, who have struggled at times this season. The victory keeps Ohio State in the hunt for a top-4 finish in the Big Ten standings and potential NCAA Tournament berth.

The details

Ohio State dominated from start to finish, leading by as many as 20 points in the second half. The Buckeyes shot 50% from the field and outrebounded Maryland 38-28. Tilly, Thornton, and Mobley Jr. led the way offensively, while the team's defense held the Terrapins to just 62 points.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
  • Ohio State's next game is against rival Michigan on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Christoph Tilly

Ohio State's starting center, who led the team with 19 points and 3 rebounds in the win.

Bruce Thornton

Ohio State's starting guard, who scored 17 points and combined with John Mobley Jr. for 32 total points.

John Mobley Jr.

Ohio State's starting guard, who scored 15 points and combined with Bruce Thornton for 32 total points.

Taison Chatman

Ohio State's backup guard, who scored 10 points for the Buckeyes.

Jake Diebler

Ohio State's head coach, who led the team to the conference road victory.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough road game against a good Maryland team, but our guys really stepped up and played a complete game on both ends of the floor.”

— Jake Diebler, Ohio State Head Coach

What’s next

Ohio State will host rival Michigan on Saturday, February 8, 2026, before welcoming USC to the Schottenstein Center on February 11. The Buckeyes then have a non-conference game against Virginia on February 14 before hosting Wisconsin on February 17.

The takeaway

This was an important bounce-back win for the Buckeyes, who have struggled at times this season. The dominant performance on the road against a conference opponent keeps Ohio State in the hunt for a top-4 finish in the Big Ten standings and potential NCAA Tournament berth.