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TCU Shocks Ohio State with Last-Second Victory!

3/21/2026

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Summary

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TCU Horned Frogs defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 66-64 in the NCAA men's basketball tournament first round on March 19, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina.
David Punch of the TCU Horned Frogs assisted Xavier Edmonds on the game-winning layup with 4.3 seconds left.
Ohio State briefly led in the second half after a strong first half.
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 Villanova, an eighth seed, defeated defending champions Georgetown 66-64, marking a historic upset. This victory highlighted the tournament's unpredictability, as 63 teams competed for the title. Recent upsets, like TCU's win over Ohio State, continue to reflect this spirit of competition, reinforcing the tournament's legacy of thrilling surprises in college basketball.

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Story summary

TCU Horned Frogs defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 66-64 in the NCAA men's basketball tournament first round on March 19, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina.
David Punch of the TCU Horned Frogs assisted Xavier Edmonds on the game-winning layup with 4.3 seconds left.
Ohio State briefly led in the second half after a strong first half.
TCU advances to face No. 1 seed Duke in the next round.

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