Ohio State and Bruce Thornton (above) played from behind most of the afternoon, but Christoph Tilly’s late basket made the difference in a one-point victory, the kind the Buckeyes often lost a year ago.
Ohio State started well, easily overcame the absence of Carnell Tate and a short day for Jeremiah Smith, ran the football effectively and, of course, shut down the Bruins’ offense.
The University of Dayton basketball team was not certain about the ability of Bethune-Cookman for their visit to UD Arena Saturday night and the aggressive and scrappy Wildcats gave the now 3-and-1 Flyers a go of it before losing in a physical battle.
Their defense was again the overlooked difference as Tipp frustrated Hamilton Badin at the end in the Division III semi-finals to gain win #12, and another week of films and drama. Game changing interception by Collin Isaac that ended the game in the last minutes of the game. (pictured)
Troy's defense held Wayne's speed in check. But turnovers and an 80-yard punt return cost the Trojans their shot to play in a regional final, bowing to Wayne 20-14. Read Alan Brads in Saturday Press Pros.
