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2012 NCAA Tournament, Ohio State Vs. Gonzaga Final Score: Buckeyes Win, 73-66

The East Region's second seed, the Ohio State Buckeyes, have advanced to the Sweet 16 following a victory over Gonzaga on Saturday. They await the winner of Cincinnati vs. Florida State in a game that will be played in the TD Garden, home of the Boston Celtics.

Ohio State finished the game shooting 48 percent from the floor, while holding the Bulldogs to 39 percent. The Buckeyes enjoyed a very balanced scoring attack, with all five starters scoring at least seven points, and four of the five starters with at least 13.

Jared Sulinger and Deshaun Thomas tied for the team lead with 18 points, followed by Aaron Craft, who had 17 points and 10 assists – both season highs for the Sophomore.

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