COLUMBUS — The Ohio State University men’s basketball program has a new all-time scorer.
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Senior Bruce Thornton broke the previous record of 2,096 points held by Dennis Hopson in Saturday’s game against Indiana.
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Thornton needed just 12 points to break the record.
He buried a three-pointer late in the first half to break the record.
“He’s done it,” Ohio State men’s basketball wrote on social media. “The new all-time leading scorer in Ohio State men’s basketball history is Bruce Thornton!”
Thornton finished with 25 points as the Buckeyes beat Indiana, 91-78.
Other players on the scoring list include Herb Williams, William Buford, and Jerry Lucas.
Hopson attended Saturday’s game against Indiana.
Ohio State improves to 20-11 overall, and 12-8 in the Big Ten.
Their next game will be in next week’s Big Ten Tournament in Chicago.
He’s done it.
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) March 7, 2026
The new all-time leading scorer in Ohio State men’s basketball history is Bruce Thornton!pic.twitter.com/iafoNDC2bf
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