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Ohio State's Jared Sullinger, right, shoots over Wisconsin's Keaton Nankivil during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 6, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. Jay LaPrete, Associated Press
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Ohio State's Jon Diebler, right, drives to the basket against Wisconsin's Josh Gasser during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 6, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. Jay LaPrete, Associated Press
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Wisconsin's Ryan Evans, right, shoots over Ohio State's William Buford during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 6, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. Jay LaPrete, Associated Press
By Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jon Diebler lived up to his "3-bler" nickname by hitting 7 of 8 shots behind the arc while scoring 27 points, leading top-ranked Ohio State to an emotion-laden 93-65 victory over No. 10 Wisconsin on Sunday.

Freshman Jared Sullinger added 22 points, William Buford had 18 and David Lighty 13 for the Buckeyes (29-2, 16-2 Big Ten), who got back at the Badgers (23-7, 13-5) for a painful loss a month ago. After that defeat, Sullinger said a fan spit in his face and Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan added, "We won the game. Deal with it."

Ohio State hit 6 of 7 3-pointers while building a 15-point halftime lead — and never let up.

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The Buckeyes had clinched the outright Big Ten title a day earlier thanks to No. 6 Purdue's 67-65 upset loss at Iowa.

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