PISCATAWAY, N.J. (Interstat) — Ohio State used a strong second half to earn an 80-73 road victory over Rutgers in a Big Ten men’s basketball game Friday night at a sold-out Louis Brown Center.

The Buckeyes, who led 37-41 at halftime, outscored the Scarlet Knights 43-32 after the break to secure the win. Tariq Francis led all scorers with 17 points for Rutgers in the loss.

The victory improved Ohio State’s record to 10-3 overall. Rutgers fell to 7-7. Attendance was announced at 8,000.