Ohio State’s Meechie Johnson had a rebound, two assists, and 8 points — including the game-winning 3-pointer — in a 79-76 win over Seton Hall. FORT MYERS, Fla. – The celebration echoed through Suncoast Credit Union Arena and stretched back at least a generation. A frenetic final minute between Ohio State and No. 21 Seton Hall was decided by a 3-pointer from Meechie Johnson Jr. with roughly two seconds to play. After taking a pass from Kyle Young well behind the 3-point line, Johnson gave a thought to trying to drive past Bryce Aiken and instead pulled up from about 25 feet. When it rattled home for the final points in a 79-76 win for the Buckeyes, the loudest cheers belonged to the man who shared Johnson’s name. Seated about 10 rows up behind the Ohio State bench, Demetrius “Meechie” Johnson Sr. pumped his fists, somewhat unsuccessfully fought back tears…
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