With Rutgers on tap, Ohio State preparing for another disruptive defense

IMG_7408by:Andy Backstrom•12/07/22•

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Rutgers enters Thursday night's matchup with No. 25 Ohio State ranked sixth in KenPom adjusted defensive efficiency. (Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

The Buckeyes got a break in facing St. Francis last weekend, and they made the most of it, racking up a season-high 96 points in a bounce-back victory. Now, with Rutgers on tap, it's not only back to high-major competition, but it's also back to going against top-level defensive play.