Overview
- The No. 8 Buckeyes fell to No. 9 TCU 66-64 in Greenville, South Carolina, exiting in the first round.
- Ohio State trailed 39-24 at halftime before rallying to erase the deficit and briefly lead after an Amare Bynum layup with 7:41 remaining.
- TCU’s Xavier Edmunds hit the go-ahead shot with 4.1 seconds left, and Bruce Thornton’s final half-court attempt missed.
- Thornton played all 40 minutes in his first NCAA Tournament game, finishing with 10 points, four rebounds and four assists.
- An emotional Jake Diebler praised Thornton as family, and TCU coach Jamie Dixon credited Ohio State’s fight and preparation.