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TCU Upsets Ohio State with Last-Minute Layup

3/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

No. 9 TCU defeated No. 8 Ohio State 66-64 in Greenville, S.C., as Xavier Edmonds hit the game-winning layup with 4.3 seconds remaining.
TCU led by 15 points at halftime before Ohio State mounted a late rally and briefly led late in the game.
Micah Robinson led TCU with 18 points, while John Mobley Jr. scored 15 for Ohio State.
Bruce Thornton missed a half-court shot as time expired, ending Ohio State's season.
TCU advances to face No. 1 seed Duke in the next round.

History

Historical Context

The 1985 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament culminated on April 1, when eighth-seeded Villanova stunned defending champions Georgetown with a 66-64 victory, marking one of the biggest upsets in tournament history. This event underscored the unpredictable nature of college basketball, a trend echoed by TCU's recent comeback against Ohio State, reinforcing the tournament's legacy of competitive parity and the potential for underdog triumphs.

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Story summary

No. 9 TCU defeated No. 8 Ohio State 66-64 in Greenville, S.C., as Xavier Edmonds hit the game-winning layup with 4.3 seconds remaining.
TCU led by 15 points at halftime before Ohio State mounted a late rally and briefly led late in the game.
Micah Robinson led TCU with 18 points, while John Mobley Jr. scored 15 for Ohio State.
Bruce Thornton missed a half-court shot as time expired, ending Ohio State's season.
TCU advances to face No. 1 seed Duke in the next round.

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