Duane Washington’s 23 points lift No. 21 Ohio State past Northwestern, 81-71

The 21st-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Northwestern Wildcats, 81-71. Duane Washington led the charge for the Buckeyes with a career-high 23 points, six assists, and three rebounds. Chase Audige paced the Wildcats scoring 21 of his 25 points in the first half, but could not will his team to victory.