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When the Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Purdue on Saturday, it will be interesting to see which lineup Thad Matta rolls out. (AP Images)

Don’t be surprised if it’s the same one he used to gain a big victory over Penn State.

Matta started P.J. Hill at the point instead of Jeremie Simmons, his first change to the starting lineup since the Big Ten opener on Dec. 31, when Dallas Lauderdale replaced B.J. Mullens.

The Boilermakers will host Ohio State on Saturday at Mackey Arena, hoping to avenge an 80-72 overtime loss to the Buckeyes on Feb. 3 in Columbus.

Purdue is still fighting for the conference title and knows it needs help if it hopes to gain at least a share.
Evan Turner was the big man for Ohio State in the first meeting with 26 points, seven assists, and 12 rebounds. William Buford added 22 points. JaJuan Johnson scored a career-high 30 in a losing effort.

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