Ohio State Scores Statement Victory Over No. 17 Alabama, 92-81

OSU Basketball Email this Article Share on Reddit Share on Twitter Share on FacebookAll 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.

Ohio State looked like an offensive juggernaut against the Crimson Tide, shooting a blistering 54% from the field and 55.6% from 3. The Buckeyes were 93.3% from the foul line for good measure, making…