Ohio State eliminated from Big Ten tournament

Published: Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:20 PM EDT

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Top-seeded Michigan knocked off Ohio State 71-67 Friday at the Big Ten tournament in Chicago.

Bruce Thornton scored 22 points for the Buckeyes (21-12) who shot just 39 percent from the floor.

Ohio State should still be in good shape to get an at-large NCAA bid when the field is announced Sunday.

Michigan (31-2) advances to the semifinals on Saturday.