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Last night's victory against Michigan State didn't lock up a share of the Big Ten basketball championship for Ohio State. But, if the Buckeyes do win the outright title or finish as conference co-champions, their performance in East Lansing would've had a lot to do with it.

I thought OSU's goose was cooked early in the second half when the Spartans jumped out to a seven-point lead with the home crowd on their side. But, the Buckeyes really manned up, winning 79-68.

Instead of one player emerging, we saw several Buckeyes sharing the scoring load, as five of them were in double figures. OSU forced the Spartans to go with a four-guard lineup down the stretch, and that was not the least bit capable of holding back the Buckeye onslaught.

The game was an example of Buckeye ball at its best, and more of this is needed as the stakes and pressure only increase. OSU isn't overly flashy, and doesn't seem to have anyone (except possibly for Terence Dials) who can really take over a game. Everyone needs to get in the act.

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