INDIANAPOLIS — Here we go again.
Ohio State and Michigan State are set to square off again for what seems like the ninth time this season. It's only No. 3, of course, but Friday will mark the third time in the last three weeks these two teams will share the court.
The Spartans won the first two meetings easily. The first was an 81-62 rout in Columbus and the second was a comfortable 91-76 victory in East Lansing. Michigan State has proven it is the better team; Ohio State desperately needs an upset.
The Buckeyes' NCAA tournament hopes hang on it.