Duke looked like it was in a great position to beat Ohio State but foul trouble, a physical game and a sudden onset of cold-shooting tilted things Ohio State’s way and the Buckeyes pulled off the upset, 71-66.
And Duke, for the first time this year, looked young. Or maybe it was a combination of youth and tired legs after the emotional win over Gonzaga. This one was never going to be easy.
After being able to respond to virtually everything the Buckeyes threw at them, late in the second half Duke seemed out of answers. Even Wendell Moore, who has been so utterly reliable, seemed low on energy.