Ohio State Buckeyes forward Sam Thompson (12) puts up a shot over Ohio Bobcats forward Jon Smith (21) in the second half of the college basketball game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Ohio Bobcats at Value City Arena in Columbus, Tuesday evening, November 12, 2013. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Ohio Bobcats 79 - 69. This was the first meeting of the teams in 19 years and the first ever game between them at Value City Arena. (The Columbus Dispatch / Eamon Queeney)