They had no choice but to eject McClinton. If not for the malicious intent of attempting to slap-punch somebody in the face alone then for the benefit he would have received for it because it freed him up for an open 3. They can't take the points off the board and a technical would have only compensated for 2 of those points.
The Buckeyes look like they're sleepwalking so far. Miami is beating them to every spot for loose balls and general positioning on the floor.