Kirk Herbstreit congratulates Ohio State, interim coach Jake Diebler after upset of No. 2 Purdue

Once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye. After Ohio State stunned No. 2 Purdue on Sunday, OSU alum Kirk Herbstreit congratulated the team on the upset victory.

“CONGRATULATIONS @OhioStateHoops and @JakeDiebler on a MASSIVE win against #2 Purdue,” Herbstreit wrote on X. “Good for these boys-been a tough year and to come out battlin after losing their head coach this week was impressive! Showed serious grit and perseverance-congrats fellas keep it rollin!”

The game was Jake Diebler’s first as interim head coach after the program decided to part ways with Chris Holtmann on Feb. 14. With the win, Ohio State is 15-11 this season and 5-10 in conference play.

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