Notebook: Timely dunk, confident 3-pointers lift Buckeyes in B1G opener but work to do on defensive interior

IMG_7408by:Andy Backstrom•12/06/23•

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Ohio State point guard Bruce Thornton shoots a 3-pointer in a win over Minnesota to start Big Ten play. (Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports)

Ohio State started Big Ten play with an 84-74 win over Minnesota. Lettermen Row has takeaways from that game and what's ahead.