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| === Volunteers squeak by Buckeyes into Elite Eight === St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Wayne Chism scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and Brian Williams tipped home the eventual game-winning basket with 32.1 seconds left, as Tennessee knocked off Ohio State, 76-73, in the Midwest Regional semifinals of the NCAA Tournament for its first-ever trip to the Elite Eight. J.P. Prince scored 14 with six assists and came up with a block on Evan Turner's last-ditch attempt at a game-tying three. Bobby Maze added 10 points and sank two clutch free throws with 12.9 seconds on the clock to make it a three-point game on OSU's last possession. Cameron Tatum had all 11 of his points in the first half for the sixth-seeded Volunteers (28-8), who will meet the survivor of the Northern Iowa/Michigan State matchup in the Midwest Regional final on Sunday. Turner recorded 31 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the second- seeded Buckeyes (29-8), who were making their fifth appearance in the Sweet 16 and the school's first since reaching the championship game in 2007. William Buford chipped in 15 points and David Lighty nine with five assists. Jon Diebler, OSU's third-leading scorer, couldn't find his mark and ended 1-of-8 from the field for three points. 03/26 21:31:02 ET |
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