COL BKB: Ohio State 80, Purdue 77 (OT)

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 4 (UPI) -- Jamar Butler scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half and overtime Tuesday, lifting Ohio State to an 80-77 victory over 15th-ranked Purdue.

Othello Hunter and Evan Turner each added 15 points for Ohio State (18-12, 9-8 Big Ten), which ended a four-game losing streak.

E'Twaun Moore led Purdue (23-7, 14-3) with 16 points and Scott Martin added 14. It was the Boilermakers' ninth loss in their last 10 meetings with the Buckeyes.

Robbie Hummel had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Purdue, which entered play Tuesday tied with Wisconsin for the Big Ten lead.