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In an electrifying debut for interim coach Jake Diebler, Ohio State delivered a stunning upset against No. 2 Purdue, securing a 73-69 victory. The triumph came just a day after the NCAA tournament selection committee pegged Purdue as the early favorite for the No. 1 overall seed in March Madness.