Ohio State advanced to the Big Ten tournament semifinals with a win over Michigan State on Friday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. INDIANAPOLIS — Taylor Mikesell seemed to know it when the ball left her hand. The Ohio State guard who has been one of the nation’s most prolific 3-point shooter in the NCAA this season was hopping in the left corner as the ball oscillated in the air before eventually falling to reclaim a commanding lead that had been slipping away since the second half began. With 4:17 remaining, Ohio State led Michigan State 64-58, after leading by as much as 20 points early in the second quarter. Out of the media timeout, the recipe for the Buckeyes to advance to Saturday’s semifinal seemed to be to get the ball into Mikesell’s hand. She hit a runner in the lane with 2:50 left to calm the team’s nerves. Then after…
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