The short list of undefeated teams in college basketball was trimmed by one on Sunday evening as No. 3 Ohio State, 9-0 entering the weekend, suffered a surprising 84-71 loss to Minnesota. The Buckeyes were seven-point road favorites and on track to likely be ranked No. 1 when the AP and Coaches Poll rankings were updated Monday. Given the track record of the Buckeyes this season, that No. 1 ranking was all but a foregone conclusion until the Golden Gophers dug them into a hole they couldn’t arise from Sunday night. In their nine games this season prior to Sunday, they ranked No. 1 in the country in scoring margin and No. 3 in the country in points allowed per game. Minnesota scoffed at those stats, and instead controlled the game. It took a lead six minutes into the game and never relinquished it. With the Buckeyes taking their first…
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