It was an uncharacteristic win for this high-scoring Buckeye team; No. 5 seed Ohio State used stellar defense and team scoring to down No. 12 seed Western Kentucky 70-63 and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
| Teams | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 21 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 70 |
| Western Kentucky | 18 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 63 |
The bright spot for the Buckeyes was the team's defense.