NCAA tournament: No. 2 Ohio State defeats No. 10 Georgia Tech, 75-66

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Evan Turner rebounded from one of the worst shooting nights of his career with 24 points, and second-seeded Ohio State outlasted foul- and turnover-plagued Georgia Tech for a 75-66 victory today in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Turner, a leading contender for national player of the year, came within an assist and rebound of his third triple-double of the season. Jon Diebler added 20 points for the Buckeyes (29-7) and David Lighty had 18.

ACC freshman of the year Derrick Favors, who played just five minutes in the first half after picking up two quick fouls, keyed an 11-0 run that cut Ohio State’s lead to 65-61 with 1:47 to play. Turner made two free throws, and Lighty converted both of his after an intentional foul and the Yellow Jackets (23-13) never threatened again.

Favors, who finished with 10 points and four rebounds, fouled out in the last minute.

-- Associated Press

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