Cardiac Kids Survive Again

Ohio State spotted Tennessee a 17 point halftime but roared back in the second half to win 85-84. Mike Conley Jr. hit the last of his 9 free throws for the winning margin. Despite foul trouble the entire game, Greg Oden blocked a desperation shot at the buzzer to seal the win. The Volunteers, led by Chris Lofton, were unreal from 3 point range. Ohio State received another sterling effort from Ron Lewis, who scored 25 points. Reserves Matt Terwilliger and David Lighty gave Coach Matta a strong effort on the defensive end. Both teams felt the officiating was slanted against them. Tennessee Coach Bruce Pearl whined at his press conference about the lack of free throws his team took, while Oden and Othello Hunter were saddled with fouls on a number of questionsable calls. Oden again received rough treatment in the post with little help from the refs to show for it.

Ohio State will take on Memphis on Saturday for a berth in the Final Four.