Ohio State’s veteran leaders have been put to the test during the Buckeyes’ four-game losing streak.
The Buckeyes have gone without a win since Jan. 1, when they took down Northwestern 73-57 on the road, and are enduring the program’s longest losing stretch since the 2020-21 season. While Ohio State Read More
Ohio State’s losing streak was extended to four games after the Buckeyes fell to Rutgers 68-64 in overtime at Jersey Mike’s Arena on Sunday.
The lead changed hands 22 times between the Buckeyes (10-7, 2-4) and Scarlet Knights (13-5, 5-2), but Rutgers outscored Ohio State 11-7 in overtime to claim Read More
To this point in the season, Ohio State has largely produced wins at the rate of its offense.
The Buckeyes boast the third-best adjusted offensive efficiency rating in the nation, according to Kenpom, while producing 78.9 points per game — ranking third in the Big Ten. While Ohio State has Read More
Ohio State’s season hit a low point on Thursday.
The Buckeyes fell to Minnesota — which entered the game 0-4 in Big Ten play — 70-67 and extended its losing streak to three games. Although Ohio State sleepwalked through much of the game, the Buckeyes found themselves in a position Read More
Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia scored a game-high 28 points, as Ohio State was handed its third-straight loss on Thursday, falling 70-67 to the Golden Gophers.
The Golden Gophers (7-8, 1-4 Big Ten) carried a 66-60 lead into the game’s final minute, but the Buckeyes (10-6, 2-3 Big Ten) ripped off Read More
Since the offseason, Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann has preached the idea of normalizing struggle regarding the Buckeyes’ four contributing freshmen.
Now, with the Buckeyes in the midst of their first stretch of consecutive losses — falling to then-No. 1 Purdue and Maryland in back-to-back games — Holtmann noted Read More
With Ohio State star forward Zed Key sidelined with a shoulder sprain, freshman center Felix Okpara has emerged as the Buckeyes’ primary big man option for the time being.
Prior to Key’s injury, Okpara flashed his speed and athleticism despite his 6-11, 220-pound frame, emerging as a defensive anchor and Read More
Ohio State’s big man depth took a significant hit on Thursday after forward Zed Key aggravated his shoulder against then-No. 1 Purdue.
Key’s injury was officially labeled as a shoulder sprain and head coach Chris Holtmann noted that the star forward “is making regular progress” on Monday. In the absence Read More
No. 24 Ohio State couldn’t keep pace with Maryland in the second half, falling to the Terrapins 80-73 on Sunday in College Park, Md.
The Terrapins (11-5, 2-3 Big Ten) shot a blistering 60.9 percent during the second half while outscoring the Buckeyes 46-34 in the frame to secure the Read More
Although No. 24 Ohio State suffered a heartbreaking loss at the hands of top-ranked Purdue on Thursday at Value City Arena, the Buckeyes are pressing on with a road contest against Maryland approaching on Sunday.
The Buckeyes led for 25:39 of game action, and guard Sean McNeil’s go-ahead three-pointer with Read More
