Ohio State Helps Billy Packer Celebrate His Birthday

The Buckeyes just downed the Badgers 49-48 after Ron Lewis rejected a last second 12-foot attempt by Wisconsin. This was immediately followed by the fans of the #1 team in the country rushing the court.

The contest was also highlighted by a grotesque elbow injury to Wisconsin center Brian Butch early the game that left his arm looking like something other than an arm. Later, cameras caught Ohio State coach Thad Matta screaming at a ref, having his gum pop out of his mouth and onto the floor, and then re-inserting his gum into his mouth. Also, it was Billy Packer's birthday, so I hope you sent a card.

It was a very closely-contested game... the kind of game which doesn't give you a whole lot of insight as to who would win a rematch, should they meet again. Alando Tucker has 12 points and 8 boards for Wisconsin, while Greg Oden had 11 and 5 for Ohio State.

Ohio State vs. Wisconsin [CBS SportsLine]