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#7 Ohio State 52, Indiana 51 (Final)

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Wasn't in the room to see who said it but I just overheard on Sportscenter some analyst picking Indiana.

Said they have a glorified home game today and that he gives the edge to Killingsworth over Dials in front of a home crowd.
 
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I actually have a good feeling about this game. I'd have to think that losing to Indiana earlier in the year (especially how the Bucks lost) plays to our advantage. Typically, I'd say that higher seeded teams would have trouble getting psyched to play conference tournament games since nothing really is on the line, but the revenge factor gives OSU some motivation that they were obviously lacking yesterday.
 
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One thing I wanted to add though is I am concerned about Foster's struggles. This team can absolutely blow people out when he's red hot, but they need to count on strong defensive pressure when he's struggling. Hopefully, he gets his jump shot back today. The Bucks will need it by next Thursday at the latest.
 
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Another intangible factor in the Buckeyes favor - the NCAA probation business is now decided. That lets all the squad clear their minds and play at the top of their game.

Mike Davis to be ushered to the door by the Matta.
 
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sandgk said:
Another intangible factor in the Buckeyes favor - the NCAA probation business is now decided. That lets all the squad clear their minds and play at the top of their game.
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Yeah, I was thinking about that too. But, it never really seemed like they were preoccupied with the NCAA trial. I've got to hand it to this team, they seemed to stay motivated and focused through this entire lets-wait-until-the-end-of-the-season-to-make-OSU-sweat cluster mess that the NCAA created.
 
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I'm not to worried about the game. I think OSU will be out for revenge this game. Hopefully we come out alot stronger to start this game because if we come out like we did against PSU we are in some trouble in this game. The only thing we should worry about it the game being in Indy and the Hoosiers will have the crowd.

But i see OSU winning and moving on to the championship game.
 
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I'll be interested to see how big the Indiana crowd is. My guess would be not much bigger than tOSU. Remember, most of the big ten has a deep seeded hate for Indiana in basketball, The Purdue fans still hanging out won't be rooting for Indiana, sm for Wisky, Penn St. people all hauled ass so you won't have to worry about them. :biggrin:
 
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bucknuts44820 said:
Would we want it any other way for tOSU, having to beat Indiana in front of most likely a Indiana crowd in order to prove we are worthy of that #1 seed. I see this morning, some so called experts have jumped on the Indiana bandwagon......
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couldnt agree more, I think we will come into this game with a chip on our shoulder, b/c IU was one of the only teams besides Iowa that we didnt beat this year and we will playing infront of a home crowd.

This should be a fun game to watch. I won't be on the computer in the second half either guys.:biggrin:
 
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3/11/06



Indiana (18-10) vs. (7) Ohio St. (24-4)

Indiana (18-10) vs. (7) Ohio St. (24-4)Preview - Box Score - Recap

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Ohio State made great escapes both on and off the court Thursday.

The seventh-ranked Buckeyes continue their push for a Big Ten tournament title and possible top seed in the NCAA tournament Friday when they face hometown favorite Indiana at Conseco Field house in Indianapolis.

The top-seeded Buckeyes (24-4) struggled to put away Penn State 63-56 in the opening game of the quarterfinals, but the bigger news from Indianapolis came earlier Thursday morning, when the NCAA decided not to ban the team from postseason play for rules violations under former coach Jim O'Brien.
The NCAA put Ohio State on three years probation and wiped out the records from its 1999-2002 NCAA tournament appearances, which includes its run to the 1999 Final Four.

The punishment stems from improper gifts given, including housing and cash, to former player Boban Savovic. The university must repay almost $800,000 in tournament revenue generated during Savovic's career from 1999-2002.


Ohio State self-imposed a postseason ban last year to help avoid a potential ban this year.

"When we heard it this morning before the game, we were happy," Ohio State junior guard Ron Lewis said of the NCAA ruling. "We really didn't focus on it. We really wanted just to keep playing hard and keep playing as a team.

"We knew everything was going to play out how it played out, but we weren't going to slack because of some rule that somehow went against us."

Lewis came off the bench to score 17 points and Terence Dials added 13 and 10 rebounds for the Buckeyes, who rallied from a 12-point second-half deficit and did not lead until there was less than six minutes to play.

Ohio State has won six straight games and 10 of its last 11.

Indiana (18-10), the fifth seed, also rallied Thursday to win its quarterfinal game. Marco Killingsworth and Marshall Strickland combined for 28 second-half points as the Hoosiers defeated Wisconsin 61-56 for their fifth consecutive win since coach Mike Davis announced his resignation, effective at season's end.

Ironically, the announcement has allowed the Hoosiers loosen up, and the late surge likely has allowed Davis to end his Indiana coaching career in the NCAA tournament.

"It's been really important," Strickland said of the Hoosiers' rally around Davis. "We have fun together and we have fun with the game, and I think that's a key at this point."

This is the fourth time Indiana has reached the Big Ten tournament semifinals, but the Hoosiers have yet to win a title.

Indiana has won both its Big Ten tournament games against Ohio State.

In the only meeting between the teams this season, Strickland made two free throws with 9.8 seconds to play after being fouled trying to set a pick as the Hoosiers edged the Buckeyes 81-79 at home Jan. 7. The Hoosiers lead the all-time series 99-70.
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