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Maryland's Eric Ayala, right, shoots over Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Muhammad scores 22, No. 25 Ohio State tops No. 7 Maryland

By Nicole Kraft Feb. 23, 2020 06:34 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann sat across from Luther

FILE - In this March 14, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Indiana in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Chicago. Ohio State looks to rebound after a disappointing, inconsistent season last year. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 18 Ohio State hopes to rebound after up and down season

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 23, 2019 10:43 AM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After a disappointing rollercoaster of a season, Ohio State's

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts to a foul call during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game against Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Houston moves into Sweet 16 for first time in 35 years

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 25, 2019 12:23 AM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Houston's fans chanted "Sweet 16" in the final minute of the

Buffalo's Nick Perkins (33) fouls Texas Tech's Tariq Owens as he puts up a shot during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Alabama Bracket - Second Round - Game 2 (win) at Alabama Bracket - Second Round - Game 1 (win) 3/26/2019

Mar. 24, 2019 07:16 PM EDT

Oregon forward Louis King celebrates after scoring against UC Irvine during the second half of a second-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NCAA Latest: Oregon tops UC Irvine for last spot in Sweet 16

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2019 12:07 PM EDT
The Latest on the second round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):

Houston's DeJon Jarreau (13) passes to teammate Brison Gresham (55) as Georgia State's Jordan Tyson (50) watches during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament Friday, March 22, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Georgetown Hoyas at Harvard Crimson 3/24/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Michigan State's Xavier Tillman (23) reacts after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Friday, March 15, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Conference USA - Quarterfinal 4 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 3 (win) 3/15/2019

Mar. 15, 2019 01:11 PM EDT

Indiana's De'Ron Davis (20) shoots over Ohio State's Kyle Young (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Ohio State hangs on to beat Indiana, 79-75 in Big Ten

By Andrew Seligman Mar. 14, 2019 04:18 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Rolling along with a 20-point lead in the second half, Ohio State

Ohio State's C.J. Jackson (3) goes upon for a lay up against Indiana's Rob Phinisee (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Big Ten - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at Michigan State Spartans 3/15/2019

Mar. 14, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

Wisconsin guard Brad Davison, center, goes up to shoot between Ohio State forward Andre Wesson, left, and guard Musa Jallow during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
No. 21 Wisconsin survives Ohio State rally for 73-67 OT win

By Steve Helwagen Mar. 10, 2019 07:22 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Wisconsin coach Greg Gard wasn't sure whether to be mad at his

Northwestern coach Chris Collins cheers on the team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern snaps 10-game skid, beats Ohio State 68-50

By John Jackson Mar. 06, 2019 11:36 PM EST
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — With Kaleb Wesson out serving a suspension, Dererk Pardon took

Ohio State forward Andre Wesson, left, drives against Iowa forward Tyler Cook during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State beats No. 22 Iowa behind freshman's 29 points

Feb. 26, 2019 09:18 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Less than two weeks ago, Ohio State freshman Justin Ahrens didn

Maryland guard Anthony Cowan Jr. (1) shoots over Ohio State guard Musa Jallow in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in College Park, Md. Cowan contributed a game-high 19 points to Maryland's 72-62 win. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Cowan has 19 points, No. 24 Maryland beats Ohio State 72-62

By David Ginsburg Feb. 23, 2019 05:37 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — In a second half defined by three pivotal runs, No. 24

Northwestern's Barret Benson, left, knocks the ball away from Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Wesson, Ohio State shake off slow start to beat Northwestern

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 20, 2019 10:40 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State badly needed a win over Northwestern to stay

Michigan State's Nick Ward (44) goes up for a dunk against Ohio State's Justin Ahrens (10) and Andre Wesson (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 11 Michigan State beats Ohio State 62-44, but Ward hurt

By Noah Trister Feb. 17, 2019 03:18 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State shut down Ohio State in the second half

Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili, right, goes up for a shot against Ohio State forward Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Illinois tops Ohio State 63-56 for first road win

By Nicole Kraft Feb. 14, 2019 09:34 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Illinois is winless on the road no more. Trent

Indiana's Juwan Morgan (13) goes to the basket against Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. Ohio State won 55-52. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wesson's tie-breaking dunk sends Buckeyes past Hoosiers

By Michael Marot Feb. 10, 2019 03:23 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Ohio State's Andre Wesson kept fighting through the muck

Young's go-ahead basket lifts Ohio St. past Penn St., 74-70

By Craig Merz Feb. 07, 2019 11:24 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kyle Young scored the go-ahead basket with 63 seconds left and

Ohio State guard Musa Jallow, right, works for a rebound against Rutgers forward Myles Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Wesson scores 27 in Ohio State's 76-62 win over Rutgers

Feb. 02, 2019 02:09 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The month of January had been unkind for Ohio State and its

FILE - In this Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann reacts on the sidelines during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Ohio State is limping through a rare skid in which the Buckeyes have lost five of the last six games. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Holtmann, Ohio State limping through a rare rough patch

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 30, 2019 03:13 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Even Chris Holtmann's daughter is a little worried.