For the first time since the 2021–22 season, Ohio State heard its name called by the NCAA Selection Committee. The Buckeyes, who finished the season 21–12, officially earned a No. 8 seed in the South Region in Greenville, SC and will face TCU in the first round on Thursday.
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Ohio State, finally healthy for essentially the first time all season, gave top-seeded and No. 3-ranked Michigan all they could handle before falling 71–67 in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal. With the loss, the Buckeyes drop to 21–12 on the season, while the Wolverines improve to 30–2. Michigan built a first-half lead as large as 11 points, only to see
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After Iowa controlled the first 15 minutes, Ohio State grabbed its first lead on an Amare Bynum jumper and went ahead for good with 2:28 left in the first half, taking a four-point advantage into the locker room. The Buckeyes opened the second half on a 17–5 run—highlighted by 10 straight points from Bruce Thornton—to build a lead as large as 16 before holding off a late Iowa three-point surge to secure a 72–69 victory.
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Ohio State delivered a dominant, NCAA tournament–caliber performance, controlling every facet of the game in a 94-62 road victory over Penn State. The win improves Ohio State to 19-11 overall and 11-9 in Big Ten play, guaranteeing the program its first winning conference record since the 2021-22 season. Penn State falls to 12-18 overall and a conference-worst 3-16 in league
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Ohio State overcame an early six-point deficit by going on a 15-6 run to seize control and never trailed again, knocking off No. 8 Purdue 82-74 for Coach Jake Diebler’s third straight win over the Boilermakers in as many meetings. The Buckeyes improved to 18-11 overall and 10-9 in conference play, while Purdue fell to 22-7 and 12-6.
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Message Body Opportunity Lost: Buckeyes Completely Implode in Loss at Iowa Message Body Opportunity Lost: Buckeyes Completely Implode in Loss at Iowa Message Body Opportunity Lost: Buckeyes Completely Implode in Loss at Iowa Message Body Opportunity Lost: Buckeyes Completely Implode in Loss at Iowa The Ohio State Buckeyes saw a crucial road opportunity slip away in a frustrating loss to
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Ohio State entered the matchup looking to secure back-to-back wins over ranked opponents and strengthen its NCAA Tournament résumé, but the Buckeyes were forced to play shorthanded from the start. With Brandon Noel already sidelined and John Mobley still unavailable, Ohio State was dealt another setback when Devin Royal was ruled out due to illness, while Amare Bynum attempted to
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Ohio State, searching for their first ranked win of the season, needn’t look any further, defeating visiting No. 24 Wisconsin 86–69, snapping a four-game losing streak to the Badgers and splitting the season series. The Buckeyes improve to 17–9 overall and 9–6 in conference play, while Wisconsin falls to 18–8, 10–5.
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With a prime opportunity for a signature win, Ohio State — playing without second-leading scorer John Mobley — held a six-point lead midway through the second half but ultimately ran out of steam as Virginia closed the game on a 12–2 run to fend off the upset-minded Buckeyes, 70–66, in Nashville. Ohio State falls to 16-9, while Virginia improves to
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Ohio State, looking to rebound from their worst loss of the season, hosted USC for the first time since 1997. After falling behind by nine early and trailing by three at halftime, the Buckeyes played much improved in the second half, ultimately earning a gritty home win, sending USC home with an 89-82 defeat. Ohio State improved to 16–8 overall and 8–6 in conference play, while USC’s three-game winning streak came to an end as they slipped to 18–7, 7–7
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