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Ohio State Dominates Illinois, Making a Case for No. 1

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Ohio State man-handled Illinois 89-70 Tuesday night. After Mike Davis scored the opening basket for the Illini, it was all Ohio State as they led for the rest of the game. While the win came at home against a team that had lost 7 of its past 11 games, it was an impressive victory nonetheless for the Buckeyes. Not only did the Bucks win in impressive fashion, they did so after a … [Read more...] about Ohio State Dominates Illinois, Making a Case for No. 1

Buckeye Recap: #11 Purdue Beats #3 Ohio State Thanks to Moore’s 38

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"E'Twaun, he may put his fingers up and tell you he hit a 3-pointer, but he rarely smiles," Purdue guard Lewis Jackson said. "Once he smiles, he's in a zone, and you probably won't stop him that night." Purdue guard E'Twaun Moore was smiling all day Sunday as he lit up Ohio State for 38 points en route to a 76-63 victory. How they lost: The Boilermakers took the lead … [Read more...] about Buckeye Recap: #11 Purdue Beats #3 Ohio State Thanks to Moore’s 38

Conference Call with Gene Smith on NCAA Tournament Selection Process

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With the annual mock tournament selection taking place in Indianapolis on Thursday and Friday, Gene Smith, Athletic Director at Ohio State and chair of the NCAA Division I men's basketball committee, held a conference call on Wednesday to discuss the tournament selection process. By: Justin Mertes-Mistretta … [Read more...] about Conference Call with Gene Smith on NCAA Tournament Selection Process

Buckeye Recap: #13 Wisconsin Hands #1 Ohio State First Loss of the Year

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How they lost: The Grateful Red and their rally towels were in full force Saturday as #13 Wisconsin gave undefeated #1 Ohio State its first loss of the season. The game was neck-and-neck in the first half. David Lighty's lay-up in the waning seconds, off of pedestrian defense by Wisconsin, gave Ohio State a 28-26 lead at halftime. The Buckeyes pulled out to a 40-30 lead in … [Read more...] about Buckeye Recap: #13 Wisconsin Hands #1 Ohio State First Loss of the Year

Wisconsin Badgers Take Down #1 Undefeated Ohio State

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For the second time this season, a Wisconsin Badgers program has knocked off an undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes team ranked #1 by the AP. The football team did it in October and now the #13 Badgers (19-5, 9-3) have done it in basketball as they knocked off #1 Ohio State (24-1, 11-1) 71-67 on Saturday. Jordan Taylor was magnificent while leading the Badgers with 27 points and … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Take Down #1 Undefeated Ohio State

LIVE BLOG from the Kohl Center: #1 Ohio State vs. #13 Wisconsin

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30 minutes til tip-off: The Kohl Center is absolutely packed for this one. The student section is already full, as expected. This is the second most credentialed game in Badger history, according to the always reliable Twitter. 15 minute countdown: First time seeing Jared Sullinger in person. He is one big boy. The Badgers will really need to do a good job of getting a body … [Read more...] about LIVE BLOG from the Kohl Center: #1 Ohio State vs. #13 Wisconsin

Naimsith Award List Narrowed Down to 30

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The Atlanta Tipoff Club announces today the 2010-11 Naismith midseason list of the top 30 men’s basketball talent in the nation. After three months of phenomenal college basketball play, several players are distinguishing themselves as reflected in the list. The midseason 30 list was compiled by the Atlanta Tipoff Club's Board of Selectors, which based its criteria on player … [Read more...] about Naimsith Award List Narrowed Down to 30

#1 Ohio State Stomps #20 Minnesota on Super Bowl Sunday

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How They Won: Jared Sullinger will always be priority number one for opposing teams, but when the Ohio State guards are playing the way they did today they are nearly unstoppable. Minnesota witnessed this as they trailed the entire game after the first two minutes, ultimately losing 82-69. It was a total team effort from the Buckeyes on Sunday as all five starters scored … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Stomps #20 Minnesota on Super Bowl Sunday

Introducing the Ohio State Buckeyes Big 10 Best Recruiting Class

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23 of the nation’s top high school football players have signed to play at The Ohio State University, Coach Jim Tressel announced this afternoon. The class is ranked among the top 10 nationally and the best overall in the Big Ten. ESPNU rated it #7. “Our coaching/recruiting staff and our current players did a great job of attracting an outstanding group of young men,” says … [Read more...] about Introducing the Ohio State Buckeyes Big 10 Best Recruiting Class