Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann speaks with the team during a timeout during the Ohio State-Nebraska game March 1. Ohio State lost 78-70. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor There was swirling buzz about Ohio State men’s basketball going into the NCAA Tournament. With a 54-41 win against No. 10-seed Loyola Chicago Friday, built by a dominant defensive performance, the Buckeyes answered the big question — will they make it out of the Round of 64? Ohio State held the Ramblers to 26.7 percent from the field, 28.6 percent from deep and 30 percent from the free-throw line — the first time in NCAA Tournament history a team has shot 30 percent or less in all three areas. No. 7-seed Ohio State’s momentum hit a brick wall against No. 2-seed Villanova Sunday, which outshot the Buckeyes en route to a 71-61 victory. The Wildcats have a Sweet Sixteen date…
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