A disastrous stretch somehow just got even worse. Despite going 1-5 in its past six games, Ohio State entered Thursday as an 8.5-point favorite on Minnesota, aiming to even the season series at one win apiece. The Buckeyes led by 11 points early in the second half, but that lead dwindled and ultimately was lost with 7:52 remaining. Ohio State couldn’t close out the game and lost, falling 62-59 to the Golden Gophers at the Schottenstein Center. Marcus Carr hit a dagger of a 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining to send Buckeyes fans toward the exits. Having already dropped an 84-71 loss to Minnesota in December, Ohio State got swept in the two-game regular season series. Its record falls to 12-7 overall and 2-6 in the Big Ten. Kyle Young powered Ohio State when the home team needed a late boost, scoring two layups and a dunk in the final three minutes as…
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