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Ohio State Tops Akron 72-63 in Overtime to Advance to the Sweet 16 in the NIT

The Buckeyes are moving on in the NIT, as Tuesday night in Columbus at Value City Arena they took care of business, topping the Akron Zips 72-63 in overtime.

The win puts Ohio State to the round of 16 in Region 4, as they look to win their third NIT Championship, first since 2008.

Three Buckeyes had three players each chip in 18 points, junior Marc Loving, Sophomore guard Kam Williams, and freshman guard JaQuan Lyle.

Akron junior center Isaiah Johnson led the Zips with 16 points in the loss.