Bruce Thornton scores 20, moves up Ohio State scoring list in Buckeyes' 80-73 victory over Rutgers

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Bruce Thornton had 20 points to move into eighth place on Ohio State's all-time scoring list and the Buckeyes defeated Rutgers 80-73 on Friday night. Thornton made 8 of 13 shots with two 3-pointers for the Buckeyes (10-3, 2-1 Big Ten Conference). Thornton moved three points ahead Jay Burson, who scored 1,756 from 1985-89. Jim Jackson (1989-92) is next with 1,785. Thornton also grabbed 10 rebounds for his third double-double this season.