Ohio State appeared to be in control early, using a 16-2 run before the second media timeout of the first half to create separation and eventually take an 18-point advantage into the locker room. However, the Thundering Herd came out of halftime with a completely different level of energy, knocking down seven of their first eight shots and out-scoring the
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Coming off a road defeat in their season opener, the 2026-27 Ohio State basketball team made its home debut and made the most of it, using a decisive 16-2 run midway through the second half to create separation and pull away from a pesky Youngstown State squad, defeating the visiting Penguins 89-65.
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BYU used a 16-4 run late in the second half to create separation in what was a back and forth game to pull away in front of a pro-BYU crowd and down Ohio State 94-83 in Salt Lake City in the season opener for both teams. The loss broke Ohio State’s 22 game season opener winning streak. In the earliest
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On a day when former Ohio State and Butler head coach Thad Matta was honored at halftime for his illustrious career with both programs, the Buckeyes and Bulldogs settled things on the court with Ohio State coming away with an 82-73 victory in the final exhibition tune-up for both teams ahead of the regular season. Matta, who amassed 502 career wins, including 337 at Ohio State, was recognized for his contributions to both programs before the Buckeyes closed out the afternoon with a win.
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The CareSource Invitational brought together Ohio State and Cincinnati, along with Dayton and Xavier, for a unique outdoor event at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. The event benefited mental health and suicide prevention efforts while raising awareness and raising funds to support these important causes. The Buckeyes and Bearcats opened the event, with both teams spending much
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Ohio State Reloaded: Buckeyes Set Sights on Big Ten Contention in 2026-27 Coming off its first NCAA Tournament appearance in four years, Ohio State enters the 2026-27 season with expectations that have risen considerably. As Jake Diebler begins his third season at the helm, the Buckeyes have their sights set on something more than simply returning to March. They have
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For the second straight day, Jake Diebler and Ohio State have landed a highly rated recruit in the 2027 class, as point guard Jaxson Davis announced his decision to continue his basketball career with the Buckeyes. Davis gives Ohio State a high-level lead guard to build around in the class, committing to the Buckeyes on September 18 after emerging as
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Deng Ngor has become the first commitment to Ohio State’s 2027 recruiting class, giving Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes a long, versatile wing with significant upside. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound Canadian prospect from Fort Erie International Academy emerged as one of the biggest stock risers of the summer, eventually climbing to # 55 overall nationally in the 247Sports rankings. Ngor chose
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The 15th and final spot on the 2026-27 roster is officially accounted for as Argentina’s Lee Aaliya is set to become the latest addition to Ohio State’s revamped 2026-27 roster, giving head coach Jake Diebler another intriguing piece in the frontcourt. The 21 year old Aaliya boasts a 6-foot-9, 225-pound frame and brings an unusual level of professional experience for
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Ohio State’s future just arrived a year ahead of schedule. Five-star guard L.J. Smith, one of the nation’s premier backcourt prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, has officially reclassified to the 2026 class, accelerating his path to Columbus and providing another significant addition to Jake Diebler’s rapidly evolving roster. After completing his junior season at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia,
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