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BuckeyeXtra - The Columbus Dispatch : Game preview: Ohio State vs. Mississippi State

Game preview: Ohio State vs. Mississippi State
Monday, March 23, 2009 3:09 AM
? Records: Ohio State 28-5; Mississippi State 23-9

? Matchup to watch: This game is going to be about the guards. OSU freshman point guard Samantha Prahalis brings an edge, some swagger and a lot of athleticism to the court. So do Lady Bulldog guards Alexis Rack, Armelie Lumanu and Tysheka Grimes. Prahalis and running mates Shavelle Little and Brittany Johnson better bring their lunch pails and remember to box out.

? Notable: No. 11 seed Mississippi State upset No. 6 seed Texas 71-63 in the opening round. Rack was 13 for 13 from the free-throw line. Rack and Lumanu have combined for 254 assists this season. The Bulldogs are averaging 9.7 steals per game. Forward Chanel Mokango has 97 blocked shots this season. ... The third-seeded Buckeyes ousted No. 14 seed Sacred Heart 77-63 in the first round. Reserve center Andrea Walker had two blocks, two steals and three rebounds in 11 minutes. Prahalis needs seven assists to reach 200. Center Jantel Lavender needs seven points to reach 700 for the