The 4,612 fans at Value City Arena did not have much to cheer about in the first half .
They looked like they had a chance to go home happy when the Buckeyes led 52 - 44 with eight minutes to go .
The 4,612 fans at Value City Arena did not have much to cheer about in the first half , but they looked like they had a chance to go home happy when the Buckeyes led 52 - 44 with eight minutes to go .