NCAA Tournament March Madness
#37 Ohio St
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Projection: likely out
Ohio State's current resume presents significant challenges for their NCAA tournament aspirations. While the Buckeyes have secured wins against lower-tier opponents like Youngstown State and Evansville, their defeats to higher-ranked teams such as Maryland and Texas A&M highlight a concerning inability to compete consistently against quality competition. The narrow loss to Pittsburgh shows potential, but it's countered by the blowout defeat against top-ranked Auburn, which raises serious questions about their capability in pressure situations. Upcoming games against teams like Michigan State and Indiana will be critical; winning these could improve their standing, but continued struggles against elite programs might solidify their position outside the tournament picture.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | (N)Texas | 49 | W80-72 |
| 11/11 | Youngstown St | 207 | W81-47 |
| 11/15 | @Texas A&M | 31 | L78-64 |
| 11/19 | Evansville | 308 | W80-30 |
| 11/22 | Campbell | 299 | W104-60 |
| 11/25 | WI Green Bay | 331 | W102-69 |
| 11/29 | Pittsburgh | 14 | L91-90 |
| 12/4 | @Maryland | 10 | L83-59 |
| 12/7 | Rutgers | 87 | W80-66 |
| 12/14 | (N)Auburn | 1 | L91-53 |
| 12/17 | Valparaiso | 206 | W95-73 |
| 12/21 | (N)Kentucky | 6 | 42% |
| 12/29 | Indiana St | 201 | 69% |
| 1/3 | Michigan St | 23 | 51% |
| 1/6 | @Minnesota | 152 | 59% |
| 1/9 | Oregon | 16 | 51% |
| 1/14 | @Wisconsin | 30 | 45% |
| 1/17 | Indiana | 59 | 57% |
| 1/21 | @Purdue | 28 | 45% |
| 1/27 | Iowa | 45 | 55% |
| 1/30 | @Penn St | 21 | 43% |
| 2/2 | @Illinois | 12 | 41% |
| 2/6 | Maryland | 10 | 48% |
| 2/8 | @Nebraska | 51 | 48% |
| 2/12 | Washington | 97 | 63% |
| 2/16 | Michigan | 27 | 52% |
| 2/20 | Northwestern | 61 | 58% |
| 2/23 | @UCLA | 13 | 42% |
| 2/26 | @USC | 89 | 54% |
| 3/4 | Nebraska | 51 | 56% |
| 3/8 | @Indiana | 59 | 49% |