BUCKEYES FALL JUST SHORT, BLAME LOSS ON YOUTH
Greg Oden shook off the cobwebs of his lost rookie year to rack up 7 points and 8 rebounds, but the Arizona Wilcats held on for a hard-fought 15-12 victory Monday. Gilbert Arenas had 7 assists and 5 points in the winning effort. It was clear from the outset that OSU point guard Mike Conley Jr. was overmatched playing against Arenas. "He didn't look like his knee was bothering him at all. His first step was just as quick as it ever was," said teammate Richard Jefferson, who contributed 6 points in the win. Michael Redd, the oldest player on Ohio State, commented that lack of playing experience and youth played an important role in the loss. "[Conley] just couldn't keep up. I mean, the kid's good, but [Arenas] has just been doin' it longer. Can't blame him for that." The game was the closest in the tournament thus far, causing some to question the seeding criteria used. Arizona will face the winner of Wednesday's matchup between Kansas and Duke.
POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | BLOCKS | |
Oden | 7 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
Conley Jr. | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Redd | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Arenas | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | |
Iguodala | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
SO FOR TODAY, WHO WOULD WIN: CONNECTICUT HUSKIES versus NORTH CAROLINA TARHEELS?
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