ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Chris Holtmann became the first coach in 95 years to win his first seven Big Ten games as No. 22 Ohio State defeated Northwestern 71-65.
C.J. Jackson had 12 points, eight assists and three steals. Micah Potter scored 13 points off the bench.
Jae’Sean Tate added 12 and Keita Bates-Diop had 10 points and eight rebounds for the Buckeyes in their sixth straight win.
Ohio State will put its 7-0 Big Ten record on the line when it meets Minnesota in the third annual Super Saturday event at Madison Square Garden.