Bruce Thornton entered the contest averaging 18.0 points per game after his 29-point breakout against Alabama. He is averaging 14.2 points per game and 4.0 rebounds per game.įor the Buckeyes, the star sophomore backcourt led them into this one. Adama Bal led the Broncos in scoring in the win over Oregon, recording 25 points. In the third-place game earlier on Saturday, Alabama defeated Oregon 99-91.Ĭarlos Marshall led the Broncos into this matchup, averaging 16.7 points per game and 6.7 rebounds per game. Santa Clara beat Oregon (4-2) 88-82 to set up the ECC Championship matchup against the Buckeyes. 17 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) 92-81 on Friday night in the semifinals to solidify a berth in the championship game. Despite the disappointment on the football field on Saturday, the Ohio State men’s basketball team (5-1) won its second game in as many nights to win the Emerald Coast Classic in Detin, Florida by beating the Santa Clara Broncos (6-1) 86-56.
