 According to the Big Ten Conference's review of the game film, Witte appeared to elbow Minnesota guard Bobby Nix as the two teams headed to their locker rooms at halftime.As the game progressed, Ohio State established a 50-44 lead with less than a minute to play when Minnesota's Clyde Turner flagrantly fouled Witte during a layup attempt, knocking Witte to the floor.Corky Taylor of Minnesota helped Witte up, then kneed Witte in the groin.