Ohio State Men's Basketball: Diebler, Buckeyes Dominate Penn State

3-1-11     at Penn State     W, 82-61     28-2

     Penn State simply could not stop Jon Diebler.

     Diebler, the Big Ten's career leader in made 3-pointers, swished 10 more treys, and Ohio State clinched at least a share of the regular season conference title.

     Diebler's long-range barrage established a new school record he had previously shared with Jay Burson.  The senior's 30 points also set a new career-high.

     Diebler canned 5 3s in the 1st half, leading the Buckeyes to a comfortable, 33-18 advantage.

     The Nittany Lions probably should have remained in the locker room because the 2nd half was a complete disaster.  OSU rolled to a 24-point cushion before eventually cooling down in the closing minutes.

Diebler scores 3 of his 30 points

     Diebler's performance obviously garnered the headlines, and deservedly so, but he did have the luxury of a supporting cast.  William Buford tallied 21 points and Jared Sullinger recorded a double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds).

     Taylor Battle, arguably the greatest player in PSU history, was able to score 18 in his final game at the Bryce Jordan Center, but he received very little help from his teammates.