Final Five Games Key for Ohio State to Maintain Good NCAA Tournament Standing

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Email this Article Share on Reddit Share on Twitter Share on Facebook A rivalry loss is always going to leave raw feelings in Columbus. That will never change and should never change.

But even as Ohio State fell to No. 12 Michigan in Value City Arena on Sunday, the Buckeyes are still in position to make the NCAA Tournament. A win in that one-score game would have put them on the brink of securing a Big Dance bid, but even Wolverine coach Dusty May is joining the experts in placing OSU among the field of 68.

"I think Ohio State is, without a doubt, an NCAA Tournament team," May said after Sunday's contest. "It's two heavyweights battling it out, going hit-for-hit,…