Many Buckeye sports started the new year off with a hot start, led by No. 1 Men's Volleyball downing No. 2 UCLA three sets to one on Saturday.
Men's Volleyball
The AVCA showcase took place over the weekend of January 6-7, headlined by the juggernaut matchup of No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 2 UCLA on Saturday.
This win was huge for the Buckeyes entering the season, coming off a preseason loss against McMaster a week earlier.
In addition, Ohio State beat USC on Friday, also by a score of three sets to one. The two victories over the weekend helped the Buckeyes extend an already impressive win streak.
Ohio State's winning streak -- dating back to Feb. 6, 2016 -- extends to 25 consecutive victories.#GoBucks
— OSU Men's Volleyball (@OhioState_MVB) January 8, 2017
Men's Hockey
No. 11 Men's Hockey also hosted a marquee matchup, taking on No. 2 Penn State in a two-game series over the weekend.
The icers started the weekend strong, shutting out Penn State on Friday while coasting to a 3-0 victory. The Friday game featured goals from Drew Brevig, Luke Stork and John Wiitala.
Drew Brevig put the Buckeyes up 1-0 with his first goal of the year. https://t.co/zFwHh1SBhV #GoBucks
— Ohio State M Hockey (@OhioState_MHKY) January 7, 2017
However, the Buckeyes dropped the Saturday matchup to the Nittany Lions 4-2.
One highlight from the second game was senior forward Nick Schilkey scoring two goals in less than 45 seconds during the third period.
Nick Schilkey strikes twice in under 45 seconds! @OhioState_MHKY making a comeback in Columbus! https://t.co/E6U4eC1HTM
— BTN Student U (@BTNStudentU) January 8, 2017
Women's Hockey
While the Men's team faced off against Penn State in Columbus, the Women's team traveled to face Penn State in State College, PA. Where the Men's team dropped a game over the weekend, the Women's team played nearly flawlessly, shutting the Nittany Lions out on consecutive days.
On Jan. 6, the Women's Hockey team thrashed Penn State 5-0, supported by a hat trick from senior forward Katie Matheny.
WATCH: Katie Matheny's second goal of the game puts Ohio State ahead 5-0!#GoBuckshttps://t.co/6tp39QNbhC
— Ohio State W Hockey (@OhioState_WHKY) January 7, 2017
Maddy Field and Jincy Dunne also added a goal each.
The next night, the Buckeyes did not slow down, this time cruising to a 6-0 victory.
6 different Buckeyes scored goals on Jan. 7, including sisters Jincy and Jessica Dunne scoring one goal each.
Wrestling
Count the No. 4 Wrestling team among those who got off to a hot start over the weekend, as they downed No. 17 Wisconsin 23-15.
Nathan Tomasello, improved to 8-0 on the season with an 18-5 victory over Wisconsin's Michael Cullen.
133 | @NATO_133 improves to 8-0 with a 18-5 MD over Cullen. #Buckeyes lead 17-12. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/lfjUvJuExE
— Ohio State Wrestling (@wrestlingbucks) January 7, 2017
Track & Field
Ohio State hosted the Buckeye Classic on Jan. 6, and came out blazing. Of the 31 events at the Buckeye Classic, Ohio State took home 21 of them.
The highlight of the day, however, might have come from sophomore Sade Olatoye, who set a new school record in weight throw with a throw of 21.63 meters. The previous record of 21.53 meters came from Veronica Jatsek in 2008
.@Sade_olatoye just launched 2nd best weight throw in nation with a PB of 21.63m! Kate @deaton45 (17.73m) takes 3rd! pic.twitter.com/UEbgV32VVP
— Ohio State T&F/XC (@OhioState_TFXC) January 6, 2017
Gymnastics
Women's Gymnastics also got a victory to start the new year, traveling to Pitt to take a 194.125-192.750 victory over the Panthers on Jan. 7.
Junior Alexis Mattern took the all-around title for the day, posting a score of 39.225.
Buckeyes open the season with a 194.125-192.750 victory at Pittsburgh! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/svr5BG0dXY
— Ohio State WGYM (@OhioState_WGYM) January 8, 2017
Women's Swimming
The Bucks beat the Toledo Rockets 168-64 on Wednesday, Jan. 4. They travel to Cincinnati to take on University of Cincinnati, Kenyon College and Oakland University on Jan. 13 and 14.
Great job by the Buckeyes today! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/EENsWuoKCA
— OSU W Swim/Dive (@OhioState_WSwim) January 4, 2017
Go Bucks!
Upcoming
- Men's Volleyball - Tuesday, Jan. 10 vs. George Mason
- Men's Volleyball - Friday, Jan. 13 @ No. 9 Stanford
- Men's Hockey - Friday, Jan. 13 vs. Arizona State (7 p.m.)
- Women's Hockey - Friday, Jan. 13 vs. Bemidji State (6:07 p.m.)
- Women's Swimming - Friday, Jan. 13 @ Cincinnati, vs. Kenyon, vs. Oakland
- Men's Volleyball - Saturday, Jan. 14 @ No. 9 Stanford
- Men's Hockey - Saturday, Jan. 14 vs. Arizona State (2 p.m.)
- Women's Hockey - Saturday, Jan. 14 vs. Bemidji State (3:07 p.m.)
- Track & Field - Saturday, Jan. 14 - Kentucky Invite (all day)
- Women's Gymnastics - Saturday, Jan, 14 - vs. Michigan, Washington, Kent State (4 p.m.)
- Men's Gymnastics - Saturday, Jan. 14 - Windy City Invitational (8:30 p.m.)
- Women's Swimming - Saturday, Jan. 14 @ Cincinnati, vs. Kenyon, vs. Oakland
- Wrestling - Sunday Jan. 15 vs. Illinois
