Ohio State didn't play connected enough to beat Iowa, the Buckeyes got little production from their bench and more from the Big Ten Tournament.
USC (14-14, 6-11) drops a fourth straight game. Bruce Thornton and Parrish both had 20 points to lead Ohio State, while Mobley had 18 and Royal finished with 13 while battling foul trouble.
LOS ANGELES — Micah Parrish and Bruce Thornton each scored 20 points and Ohio State held on and ended its three-game skid by beating USC 87-82 on Wednesday night. John Mobley Jr. scored 18 ...