Saturday, March 14, 2009

Buckeyes Bounce Spartans, Will Play Purdue For Big Ten Title

10 TV: Evan Turner had 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists as Ohio State shocked seventh-ranked Michigan State with an 82-70 win in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament.

Jon Diebler had 17 points and five boards while William Buford added 14 points and nine boards for the Buckeyes (22-9), who will play Purdue in Sunday's final. Ohio State won this tournament in 2002 and 2007.

Kalin Lucas had 17 points while Korie Lucious added 16 points off the bench for the Spartans (26-6), who have not been to the final game since winning back-to-back titles in 1999 and 2000. The loss could end Michigan State's hope for a top seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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