Although the season is only six games old, the Ohio State Buckeyes have already shown an ability to win games played at completely different paces.
A few weeks ago, the Buckeyes travelled to Gainesville and defeated the Florida Gators in a contest that was nothing short of a shootout.
However, this game was an old-fashioned defensive battle, but it was Ohio State that still managed to wind up on top by the end of the night.
Led by Chris Singleton, the Seminoles entered the game with what was regarded as one of the best defenses in the country, and the home team did not disappoint.
FSU held the Buckeyes to a meager 32% field goal percentage, and Ohio State was also held to a season-low in points scored.
OSU, though, returned the favor by thoroughly dominating the Seminoles offensive attack, and the Bucks eventually pieced together enough buckets to get the victory.
Jon Diebler led the way with 12 points, and it was his defensive intensity that prohibited Florida State from making a late comeback.
Jared Sullinger also played extremely well as the freshman forward recorded another double-double. Sullinger dropped 11 points and grabbed 13 boards, including six on the offensive end.
Ohio State led by 11 at halftime, and that lead soon swelled to 17 early in the 2nd half. But the Noles battled back before Diebler and the Buckeyes closed the deal in the final minutes of action.
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