NCAA Tournament March Madness

#27 Ohio St

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Projection: likely out

Ohio State's NCAA tournament hopes are teetering, primarily due to a subpar performance against higher-ranked opponents, highlighted by significant losses to Auburn and Maryland, and narrow defeats like the one against Michigan State. The Buckeyes have had some standout wins—especially that notable victory over Kentucky—but their overall inconsistency makes it hard to trust their tournament viability. With a mix of challenging games ahead, including a crucial match against Illinois and rematches with teams like Maryland and Indiana, their ability to improve their standing hinges on winning these crucial contests. However, their defensive shortcomings, alongside the risk of slipping against mid-level teams, keep them squarely on the bubble.

Date Opponent Ranking Outcome
11/4(N)Texas39W80-72
11/11Youngstown St210W81-47
11/15@Texas A&M21L78-64
11/19Evansville272W80-30
11/22Campbell248W104-60
11/25WI Green Bay333W102-69
11/29Pittsburgh31L91-90
12/4@Maryland23L83-59
12/7Rutgers83W80-66
12/14(N)Auburn1L91-53
12/17Valparaiso214W95-73
12/21(N)Kentucky11W85-65
12/29Indiana St227W103-83
1/3Michigan St14L69-62
1/6@Minnesota101W89-88
1/9Oregon26L73-71
1/14@Wisconsin20L70-68
1/17Indiana61L77-76
1/21@Purdue15W73-70
1/27Iowa5758%
1/30@Penn St4349%
2/2@Illinois839%
2/6Maryland2352%
2/8@Nebraska4649%
2/12Washington9463%
2/16Michigan1049%
2/20Northwestern5458%
2/23@UCLA3046%
2/26@USC7052%
3/4Nebraska4657%
3/8@Indiana6151%