The Ohio State Buckeyes lost a close game to the Texas Christian University (TCU) Horned Frogs 66-64 on Thursday, eliminating them from the NCAA Tournament.

[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]

The No. 8-seeded Buckeyes were able to keep it close with No. 9 TCU, but the Horned Frogs were able to pull away toward the end of the first half.

Going into halftime, Ohio State trailed 39-24.

TRENDING STORIES:

• New $3.5 million bond set for man accused of killing wife in Tipp City
• Fire at recycling facility prompts temporary shelter-in-place for some in Springfield
• Ex-police lieutenant arrested for second time in a week

The Buckeyes outscored the Horned Frogs 27-40 in the second half, but TCU was able to score and take the lead with around four seconds left in the game.

The starting five for Ohio State all broke double digits, with sophomore guard John Mobley Jr. leading the way with 15 points.

With the win, TCU advances to the second. They’ll face the winner of No. 1 Duke and No. 16 Siena.

[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]