Tom Izzo says he was "disappointed" in Ohio State's home crowd on Thursday night, saying "the way they were playing, this place should be rocking and packed."
Chris Holtmann praised Joey Brunk's work ethic and E.J. Liddell said he was impressed with Brunk's career night after OSU's 80-69 win over Michigan State Thursday.
Ohio State got back in the win column in emphatic fashion Thursday with a bounceback performance against Michigan State in which Joey Brunk scored 18 points.
Zed Key missed the end of Sunday's loss to Maryland with an ankle injury, and if Ohio State's starting center has to miss time, Kyle Young could be crucial down the stretch.
Just three weeks after beating Maryland by 15 points at home, Ohio State looks to sweep the season series with the Terps in its final road game before postseason play.