By Adam Rittenberg Daily Herald Sports Writer The talent gap between Ohio State and Northwestern is wider than Greg Oden's wingspan, but the points gap is another matter entirely.

COLUMBUS, Ohio _ In the small victory department, Northwestern had something to brag about: The Wildcats held Greg Oden to a season-low five points Wednesday night. But in the big picture, this game was a disaster for the Wildcats, who were trounced 73-41 by No. 7 Ohio State.

By Teddy Greenstein, Chicago Tribune Jan. 17--Northwestern's Vince Scott won't have many friends in attendance Wednesday night for his duel with budding NBA superstar Greg Oden. "Hopefully, not a lot of them see it," Scott replied with a smile.

MADISON, Wis. _ Love Northwestern coach Bill Carmody. Love his engaging manner, his droll sense of humor and his knowledge of his sport, which he honors by the style he teaches. Still.

By MEGAN ROLLAND THE GAZETTE Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains will offer free emergency contraception Friday in response to the governor's veto of legislation that would have made the pills more easily available. Gov. Bill Owens vetoed House Bill 1212 in April.