All eyes might be on the Ohio State football team's showdown with Michigan Saturday, but the men's basketball team commanded some attention with its performance Friday.
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| #17 ALABAMA | 33 | 48 | 81 |
| OHIO STATE | 38 | 54 | 92 |
The Buckeyes, entering as an eight-point underdog against No. 17 Alabama in the second round of the Emerald Coast Classic, knocked off the Crimson Tide by a 92-81 final in Niceville, Fla.