For the studies first time sports arena examines since 1993, Ohio State is one of the final 16 teams in the NCAA Tournament. Tony Skinn had 17 points to lead the Patriots( 16- 11, 10- 7, who closed the gap to seven points on a 3- pointer by Lamar Butler with 1: 32 remaining in the game Jai Lewis scored 14 points and Lamar Butler had 13. Leach, who was seeded fourth, had even less trouble beating Behrens, 6-3, 6-1, in the semifinals Saturday. An incident one morning earlier this month reflected the comradeship that has developed.

Betko made up for some of Graves' usual production, hitting four 3- pointers . The Highlanders( 9- 17, 4- 12) missed two 3- point shots that would have given them the lead in the closing seconds arena