OSU's Roddy Gayle tries to defend the three-point attempt of Purdue's Mason Gillis, something the Buckeyes struggled to do all night in a 71-69 loss. (PressPros Feature Photo by John Hulkenberg).
Northwestern couldn't find the basket in the first 16 minutes, and when it finally did, Brice Sensabaugh and the Buckeyes were too far in front for the Wildcats to mount a serious comeback Sunday in Evanston. (Photo courtesy of OSU).
The Buckeyes gave the top-ranked Georgi Bulldogs everything they wanted, but in the end they were outscored 18-3 in the fourth quarter, and saw their season end on a missed 50-yard field goal. Mark Znidar reports from Atlanta on Sunday Press Pros.
The Bulldogs are seeking a second straight national championship because their head coach has done a great impersonation of Alabama's Nick Saban. Read pre-game notes from Mark Znidar in Saturday Press Pros.
Head coach Ryan Day has said the Buckeyes must play tough, at a fast pace with great precision, in order to advance to the championship game. Mark Znidar is covering the Buckeyes for Press Pros in Atlanta.