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Ohio State 84, Michigan 61

Ohio State's Dale Bonner (4) shoots while being defended by Michigan's Nimari Burnett (4) and Will Tschetter (42) during the first half Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State's Dale Bonner (4) shoots while being defended by Michigan's Nimari Burnett (4) and Will Tschetter (42) during the first half Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State's Bruce Thornton and Michigan's Tarris Reed Jr. battle for control of the ball during the first half.
Ohio State's Bruce Thornton and Michigan's Tarris Reed Jr. battle for control of the ball during the first half.
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Ohio State's Bruce Thornton (right) and Michigan's Terrance Williams II chase after a loose ball during the first half.
Ohio State's Bruce Thornton (right) and Michigan's Terrance Williams II chase after a loose ball during the first half.
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Michigan's Tray Jackson (2) blocks the shot of Ohio State's Devin Royal during the first half.
Michigan's Tray Jackson (2) blocks the shot of Ohio State's Devin Royal during the first half.
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Michigan's Nimari Burnett (4) makes a shot while being defended by Ohio State's Bruce Thornton #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half.
Michigan's Nimari Burnett (4) makes a shot while being defended by Ohio State's Bruce Thornton #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half.
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Ohio State's Roddy Gayle Jr. (1) regains control of the ball while being defended by Michigan's Dug McDaniel during the first half.
Ohio State's Roddy Gayle Jr. (1) regains control of the ball while being defended by Michigan's Dug McDaniel during the first half.
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Ohio State's Zed Key (23) dunks over Michigan's Will Tschetter during the first half.
Ohio State's Zed Key (23) dunks over Michigan's Will Tschetter during the first half.
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Interim head coach Jake Diebler of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after his team makes a basket during the second half.
Interim head coach Jake Diebler of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after his team makes a basket during the second half.
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Michigan's Nimari Burnett dunks over the defense of Ohio State's Zed Key during the second half.
Michigan's Nimari Burnett dunks over the defense of Ohio State's Zed Key during the second half.
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Ohio State's Felix Okpara dunks over Michigan's Jace Howard during the first half.
Ohio State's Felix Okpara dunks over Michigan's Jace Howard during the first half.
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Michigan's Dug McDaniel shoots the ball over the defense of Ohio State's Roddy Gayle Jr. during the second half.
Michigan's Dug McDaniel shoots the ball over the defense of Ohio State's Roddy Gayle Jr. during the second half.
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Michigan's Will Tschetter defends against Ohio State's Roddy Gayle Jr. during the second half.
Michigan's Will Tschetter defends against Ohio State's Roddy Gayle Jr. during the second half.
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Michigan's Terrance Williams II walks back to the sideline during a timeout in the second half.
Michigan's Terrance Williams II walks back to the sideline during a timeout in the second half.
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Michigan's Will Tschetter grabs a rebound over Ohio State's Devin Royal (21) and Bruce Thornton #2 during the second half.
Michigan's Will Tschetter grabs a rebound over Ohio State's Devin Royal (21) and Bruce Thornton #2 during the second half.
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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard stands on the sideline during the second half.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard stands on the sideline during the second half.
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