South Carolina vs. Michigan: 2024 Hall of Fame Series women's basketball highlights 6:33 4:31 am, November 5, 2024 👀 Can OSU hold on to complete upset? After trading baskets in the first few minutes out of halftime, Ohio State and Texas hit a brick wall. Both teams faced scoring droughts, keeping the Buckeyes from building on their lead, but coincidentally maintaining their position as well. Now, with less than eight minutes left to play, OSU currently leads 61-56. If Texas loses, it would be the program's second loss in its last 23 season openers. 3:55 am, November 5, 2024 🌰 Ohio State leads 38-31 at halftime The Buckeyes hold a 38-31 lead following the Longhorns late offensive surge. Ohio State couldn't miss from deep, and arguably from the field, early. Forcing UT into numerous timeouts, OSU worked up a 54% clip and a 15-point lead midway through the first 20 minutes. Texas and Tre Johnson punched back with authority, though, going on a 13-3 run to keep the Longhorns within distance. Ohio State cooled off in the final minutes, hitting two of its final 13 shots. Johnson, making his college debut, dropped 15 points and three rebounds. 3:48 am, November 5, 2024 👀 Texas making first half comeback, cuts OSU's lead to five The Longhorns are chipping away at Ohio State, and are making major progress. After a quiet first 15 minutes of play and down by as much as 15 points, Texas is currently on a 10-0 run and only down five points. Carried by buckets from Tre Johnson, Arthur Kaluma and Kadin Shedrick, its become a brand new ball game. Johnson leads all scorers with 12 points and three of five from deep.