Despite committing 25 turnovers and having the ball stolen from from 21 times, the University of Dayton Flyers persevered and show the pluck needed to scored an impressive road win at Marquette, 77-71 in overtime to push their record to 4-1.
Starting with Saturday’s win over UCLA, more was required for players to earn a champion grade. And the offensive line responded, the running backs responded and the rest of the team played like it always does.
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.
