Ohio State’s Rebeka Mikulasikova, right, celebrates with teammate Tanaya Beacham after the Buckeyes defeated Missouri State on Saturday. Even though they were Big Ten co-champions, the players on the Ohio State women’s basketball team have felt like underdogs all season. Now, as they prepare for their second-round game in the NCAA Tournament, the Buckeyes are truly in that role. With their 63-56 victory Saturday over Missouri State, the No. 6 seed Buckeyes advanced to face No. 3 LSU on the Tigers’ home court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tipoff is 8 p.m. Monday. Ohio State’s Taylor Mikesell scored 14 points in Saturday’s win over Missouri State. Both teams had to overcome late deficits to advance on Saturday, so they are aware of the upsets possible in the postseason. “It’s March. Everybody knows seeding doesn’t matter,” LSU star guard Khayla Pointer said. “It’s about who wants it the most.” Ohio State, LSU…
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