NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Virginia defeated Ohio State 70-66 in a men’s NCAA basketball game Saturday at Bridgestone Arena.

The game was tied 37-37 at halftime before the Cavaliers used a key second-half stretch to secure the win. Virginia improved to 22-3 overall, while Ohio State fell to 16-9.

Bruce Thornton led all scorers with 28 points for the Buckeyes. Amare Bynum added 15. Virginia countered with balanced scoring, led by Malik Thomas with 13 points and Chance Mallory and Sam Lewis with 12 each.

Virginia’s defense, which recorded six blocks and limited second chances, proved decisive. The Cavaliers also capitalized at the free-throw line, making 22 attempts to Ohio State’s six. Attendance was 6,438.