Ohio State upsets Iowa to earn a spot in the quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Tournament, where the Buckeyes will play Michigan State for a third time on Friday.
The Buckeyes “did panic a little bit” during Wisconsin's late run, but Ohio State had just enough poise to pull out a win and extend its season on Wednesday.
Ohio State passed its first test in Chicago to reach the second round of the Big Ten Tournament, where the Buckeyes will have a rubber match against Iowa on Thursday.
Ohio State tries to extend its season with an unlikely deep run in the Big Ten Tournament, beginning with a matchup against 12th-seeded Wisconsin on Wednesday.
Brice Sensabaugh is a third-team All-Big Ten selection and made the Big Ten All-Freshman team while Zed Key and Justice Sueing were both honorable mentions.
With their last opportunity to make the NCAA Tournament awaiting in Chicago, the Buckeyes are placing "great urgency" on their performance in the Big Ten Tournament.
Following a frustration-filled junior year derailed by injury, Zed Key faces a crucial offseason for both his health and on-court development ahead of his senior season.
Despite losing on the road at Michigan State on Saturday, Ohio State carries the confidence of three straight improved performances into postseason play next week.
Ohio State's two-game win streak comes to an end as Michigan State sweeps the season series against the Buckeyes in the final game of the regular season.
After winning back-to-back games at the Schott, Ohio State will try to carry its momentum on the road against Michigan State in the final game of the regular season.
Justice Sueing, Isaac Likekele and Sean McNeil made their Senior Night count as all three delivered standout performances to will Ohio State to victory in their final home game.
Back in January, Ohio State and Indiana both fell to 10-6 following three-game skids. Then their seasons went in opposite directions, while still heading for the same destination.
After admitting he hit a freshman wall on Jan. 31, Bruce Thornton played his best basketball of the season in February and became a “foundational piece“ for the Buckeyes.
Carrying a sliver of momentum into March, Ohio State hosts No. 21 Maryland in the final home game of the regular season at 7 p.m. at the Schottenstein Center.
The first 1,000 fans to arrive at the Schott for Wednesday night's matchup with Maryland will receive free posters of Brice Sensabaugh's monster dunk against Illinois.