COLUMBUS, Ohio (Interstat) — Nebraska remained undefeated Monday night, holding off Ohio State 72-69 in a Big Ten men’s basketball game at Value City Arena.

The Cornhuskers led 38-31 at halftime and withstood a second-half push from the Buckeyes before 10,382 fans. Braden Frager led Nebraska with 15 points, while Rienk Mast added 12. Bruce Thornton paced Ohio State with 16 points and seven assists.

Nebraska improved to 15-0 overall. Ohio State fell to 10-4.