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INDIANAPOLIS — It doesn't matter where the Ohio State men's basketball team plays Michigan State — the Buckeyes can't keep pace with the Spartans.
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO STATE | 26 | 29 | 54 |
| MICHIGAN STATE | 33 | 48 | 81 |
For the third time in three weeks — all at different venues — the Spartans overwhelmed Ohio State, and this time it should be enough to keep the Buckeyes out of the NCAA Tournament.