Ohio State took its first lead with 5:39 left, but Michigan had enough answers in the final minutes to advance to the Big Ten tournament semifinals with a four-point victory.
Bruce Thornton carried Ohio State to double-digit second-half leads, but beating Iowa came down to a missed 3-pointer at the buzzer. Next is Michigan at noon Thursday. Read Jeff Gilbert
Roster building isn't what it used to be, but Ohio State can win the numbers game with its built-in ability to recruit top players, develop them and attract as many top transfers as they need in a given year. Read Jeff Gilbert
They didn't win, but after giving up 30 runs in the first two games of the series, the Buckeyes bounced back with some positive moments (Miles Vandenheuvel's diamond gem, above) to compete against UCLA in the series finale Sunday at Bill Davis Stadium.
