Ohio State loses season opener to BYU despite strong performance from Bynum
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Ohio State fell to BYU 82-78 in their season opener on November 2, 2026, in Salt Lake City. The Buckeyes started strong, taking a double-digit lead in the first half, largely thanks to Amare Bynum's 20 points. However, BYU's Rob Wright dominated, scoring 35 points, which helped the Cougars pull ahead in the second half. Ohio State's inability to defend effectively led to a high foul count, with key players fouling out, impacting their performance down the stretch. Looking ahead, Ohio State will face Youngstown State next week.
- •Ohio State led early but lost their advantage in the second half.
- •Amare Bynum scored a team-high 20 points for Ohio State.
- •Rob Wright scored 35 points for BYU, significantly impacting the game.
- •Ohio State committed 23 fouls, leading to key player ejections.
- •Next, Ohio State will play Youngstown State next week.
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