North Carolina 71, at Ohio State 70

ATLANTA (Interstat) — In a game defined by grinding defense, missed opportunities, and a frantic final sequence, the North Carolina Tar Heels escaped with a 71-70 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena. A crowd of 16,951 saw the Tar Heels improve to 11-1, while the Buckeyes fell to 8-3 in a non-conference clash that came down to the final possession. The most important part of the game unfolded in the closing seconds. With North Carolina leading 69-67, Ohio State’s John Mobley hit a deep 3-pointer while being fouled by Caleb Wilson with 48… Read more...