Chris Holtmann Thought Ohio State Played 'Pretty Well' in Stretches Against Michigan, But Still Has 'Too Many Issues' to Get Over the Top

Chris Holtmann thought Ohio State 'certainly played better' in stretches against Michigan, but still has 'too many issues' to get over the top.

Despite losing to Michigan, 77-69, during a game in which the Buckeyes never led, Chris Holtmann liked some of what he saw from his team. In fact, Holtmann thought Ohio State actually played pretty well for stretches. After all, the Buckeyes came within three points of tying the game at several stages in the second half.But the Buckeye coach admitted Ohio State's issues were still too pervasive to overcome.

As for what those issues are specifically, Holtmann cited an inability to get stops on defense and Ohio State's reliance on taking contested shots on offense.

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