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Ohio State Beats Michigan Wolverines in Big Ten Tournament Action
Greg Oden scored 22 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and blocked 4 shots to lead the Ohio State Buckeyes (28-3) past the Michigan Wolverines (21-12) 72-62 to advance to the semifinals in the Big Ten Tournament.
Michigan had kept the game close for much of the first half and trailed at the break 34-29 but the Wolverines were eventually done in by their poor shooting from the floor and their inability to take care of the ball.
While Michigan shot just 32 percent from the floor and turned the ball over 15 times the Buckeyes hit 50 percent from the field and committed just 5 turnovers.
Dion Harris led the woeful shooting of the Wolverines; the senior guard was 1-13 shooting, his lone bucket, a three-pointer.
Ohio State was able to overcome a huge 47-25 disadvantage on the glass with spectacle play from their freshman. While Oden played strong down low Mike Conley Jr. finished with 13 points and 6 assists. Not to be overshadowed, senior guard Ron Lewis added 16 points on 5-8 shooting.
Michigan will have to hope for an at-large bid when the NCAA Tournament Committee makes their selection on Sunday. As for the Buckeyes, they move on to the semifinals with a possible match-up with the Wisconsin Badgers in the finals.
