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PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Ohio State hit a driving bank shot and a pair of free throws in the final 30 seconds Wednesday night as the Buckeyes held on for a 64-56 victory over Cincinnati, spoiling the Bearcats' return to their on-campus arena.
The Bearcats played last season at Northern Kentucky University -- losing only once -- while their on-campus arena underwent a 20-month, $87 million renovation. They held a pregame celebration where former Bearcat star Kenyon Martin roused the crowd of 12,012 with a dunk.
The Buckeyes were ahead for all but the opening minutes, leading by as many as 16 points but Cincinnati was able to rally late behind lead guard Jarron Cumberland who led the Bearcats with 22 points. The Bearcats made it a four-point game with under a minute left but could not get any closer.
Ohio State hadn't played on-campus at Cincinnati since Jan. 3, 1920, with the Buckeyes winning 35-13. The two schools located 110 miles apart had played only four times in the last 97 years, all in tournaments.
In the early going, the Bearcats went more than eight minutes between field goals as Ohio State pulled ahead 14-8.
The Buckeyes led by 16 points with 5:23 left. Cumberland hit a pair of free throws, a jumper and a 3-pointer that cut it to 60-56 with 59 seconds left. Ohio State made a driving bank shot to end the comeback and finished with 13 points.
Cincinnati is trying to build upon its 31-5 season, which included the American Athletic title. The Bearcats' season ended with a 75-73 loss to Nevada in the second round.
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