News Category: Ohio St. Buckeyes

No. 4 Georgia aims for another NIT road surprise at Ohio State

The NIT is a second chance for programs that, for whatever reason, didn’t make the NCAA Tournament. In the case of the Georgia Bulldogs (19-16), they lost four of their final five regular-season games followed by one win in the SEC tournament before being eliminated. But the No. 4 seed Bulldogs’ 72-66 road win Sunday against top seed Wake Forest puts them a game away from reaching the NIT semifinals if they can defeat host

Virginia Tech, Ohio State displaying resiliency in NIT

When No. 3 seed Virginia Tech plays at No. 2 Ohio State in the second round of the NIT on Saturday, each team feels its ability to overcome adversity has helped reach this point. Virginia Tech coach Mike Young noted the 74-58 first-round win over Richmond got off to a rocky start when the Hokies (19-14) made one of their first 16 shots and trailed 11-2 before settling down. They finished Tuesday’s victory hitting 26

Stabilized with coach in place, Ohio State hits NIT to face Cornell

With a permanent coach in place, No. 2 seed Ohio State hosts Cornell in a first-round game of the NIT on Tuesday in Columbus. Stability is welcomed for the Buckeyes (20-13) following a topsy-turvy season in which longtime coach Chris Holtmann was fired on Feb. 14 after a 2-9 stretch plummeted Ohio State to near the bottom of the Big Ten. Associate head coach Jake Diebler was promoted to interim head coach and guided the

No. 13 Illinois isn’t resting on laurels, focuses on Ohio State

No. 13 Illinois effectively has punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament, but don’t suggest to coach Brad Underwood that his team’s play in the Big Ten tournament is irrelevant. After enjoying a bye for the first two rounds, the second-seeded Fighting Illini (23-8) will meet 10th-seeded Ohio State (20-12)) in quarterfinal action Friday night in Minneapolis. The Buckeyes never trailed in their 90-78 upset of seventh-seeded Iowa in the second round on Thursday night.

Ohio State, Iowa out to bolster NCAA tourney aspirations

There is so much more on the line than just advancing to the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament when Iowa plays Ohio State on Thursday in Minneapolis. The loser of the second-round matchup between the No. 10 seed Buckeyes (19-12) and the seventh-seeded Hawkeyes (18-13) can likely start making plans for the NIT instead of keeping their hopes alive of making the NCAA Tournament. “I think we have work to do,” Iowa coach Fran

Ohio State eager to make noise, prepares for stumbling Michigan

February ended on a positive note for rejuvenated Ohio State, and the goal for the formerly downtrodden Buckeyes is to make this month memorable. Ohio State looks to get off on the right foot during its home finale against Michigan on Sunday in Columbus, Ohio. Given virtually no chance two weeks ago to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament, the Buckeyes (17-12, 7-11 Big Ten) can dream a little after a 78-69 win over

Nebraska visits Ohio State with NCAA Tournament in view

Streaking Nebraska can see its first NCAA Tournament in 10 years on the horizon, but the Cornhuskers know they can’t look past resurgent Ohio State when they visit the Buckeyes in Columbus on Thursday. The Cornhuskers (20-8, 10-7 Big Ten) have won four straight. For coach Fred Hoiberg, now isn’t the time to take the foot off the gas pedal. “I like the way we’re playing, but you’ve got to keep it going. You can’t

Ohio State aims to halt road skid in meeting vs. Michigan State

A coaching change led to Ohio State’s biggest win of the season. The Buckeyes came crashing back to earth in their subsequent outing. Their third game under interim coach Jake Diebler comes on Sunday afternoon when they visit Michigan State in East Lansing, Mich. Ohio State (15-12, 5-11 Big Ten) stunned conference leader Purdue 73-69 last Sunday in Diebler’s debut after the team fired Chris Holtmann. That was followed by an 88-79 road loss to

Jake Diebler tries to stay perfect as Ohio St. visits Minnesota

Ohio State will look to win its second straight game under interim coach Jake Diebler when it tips off against Minnesota in a Big Ten Conference matchup on Thursday night in Minneapolis. The Buckeyes are coming off a stunning 73-69 win over then-No. 2 Purdue on Sunday in Diebler’s first game at the helm. Diebler took over for Chris Holtmann, who was fired on Feb. 14. “What a resilient group,” Diebler said. “We have some