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Game recap: No. 6 Ohio State 78, Gophers 68

February 15, 2012 at 6:03AM
Ohio State's William Buford knocked the ball away from the Gophers' Rodney Williams during Tuesday night's game at Williams Arena. Buford finished with 24 points.
Ohio State's William Buford knocked the ball away from the Gophers' Rodney Williams during Tuesday night's game at Williams Arena. Buford finished with 24 points. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

GAME RECAP

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William Buford, OSU

The senior guard was clutch all night, halting several Gophers spurts with big shots. Buford finished with a game-high 24 points on 10-17 shooting.

BY THE NUMBERS

21 The Buckeyes' biggest lead of the game, after a 20-0 run in the first half.

20-6 OSU's advantage in second-chance points.

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