1/7 #18 Ohio State at #16 Indiana

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  1. Fast Luck

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    When: 4:00 PM EST
    Where: CBS (Regional)

    #16 Indiana Starters

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    (in order)
    PG Lewis Monroe, 4.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 3.5 apg
    SG Marshall Strickland, 13.1 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.3 apg
    SF Robert Vaden, 15.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 5.0 apg
    PF DJ White, 10.0 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.2 apg
    C Marco Killingsworth, 18.8 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 2.4 apg

    #18 Ohio State Starters
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    (in order)
    PG Jamar Butler 9.3 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 5.1 apg
    SG Je'Kel Foster 15.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.6 apg
    SF Matt Sylvester 6.1 ppg, 2.6 rp, 2.5 apg
    PF JJ Sullinger 10.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 2.0 apg
    C Terence Dials 13.8 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 0.5 apg

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    Ohio State remains one of the last six undefeated teams, and this is going to be a huge test for them. OSU has won a few tough away games already versus Iowa State and St. Joseph's, but Indiana will be better than either of them. The Hoosiers have lost twice, once in a close one to Duke, and then later dropped a game to in-state rival Indiana State.

    Indiana has a lot of strength inside, which they should be able to exploit against the Buckeyes. If you remember, Killingsworth scored 34 against Duke, shooting 15-20, even stepping back and hitting a three at one point. He's joined down low by DJ White, last year's Big Ten freshman of the year. Ohio State has a strong post player in Terence Dials, who averages 13.8 points and 7.1 rebounds, but he sometimes gets tired or in foul trouble. JJ Sullinger plays out of position at the four, when he's really more of a swingman and is only 6'5". He's tough and athletic, however, and leads the team in rebounding. Indiana definitely has the edge here, and exploiting this is how they probably should win the game.

    Indiana also has great guards. Indiana is actually the #1 team in the country in three point percentage (47.7%), and Ohio State is #2 (43.8%). Here is OSU's strength, though, their guards. Je'Kel Foster, a shooting guard, is Ohio State's leading scorer, and is shooting an astronomical 64% mostly from deep outside. Jamar Butler is the starting point guard, and both are strong defenders. Those guys are then backed up by two more great guys, Sylvester Mayes and Ron Lewis, who is an excellent slasher. Lewis Monroe is the other Auburn transfer, and runs the point for the Hoosiers. Robert Vaden and Marshall Strickland both average double digit points and shoot threes at over 50%.

    If you're putting things together, you've probably realized that Indiana seems like they could be one of the best teams in the whole country, and they've got Ohio State at home. But Ohio State has a lot of heart, and has willed their way to several of their wins this year, including a 15 point comeback against LSU in 5 minutes when Matt Sylvester got hot again, so if they want it enough and continue to play at near perfect levels, a win is possible.
     
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    Great preview this should be a good game. I'm taking Indiana though, with DJ White back they are going to be tough to beat plus this game is at home. If Ohio State can come out with a win though I must say it looks like they are for real.
     
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    OSU is up 29-18 at the 8:00 TV time out.
     
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    Nice preview, Indiana needs to get back in this game and take advantage of that MSU loss. Feed the beast on the inside and then let Vaden bomb away when the defense starts doubling Marco.

    Edit: Illinois also lost today, the importance of this game just magnified by 10.
     
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    OSU was winning by 17 in the first half, now in the second half Indiana took a brief lead by 1, then OSU scored, and that's where we are now...
     
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    79-79 with 44 seconds left!

    Now with 9 seconds left, still tied, Indiana ball, OSU is in trouble. Refs have had us in foul trouble all game. Even if it goes OT, Sylvester is fouled out and everyone else on the team seems to have 4.

    Away from the ball foul called on Terence Dials!! He is fouled out now, and Indiana is sent to the free throw line. Indiana makes the shots and wins 81-79.
     

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