JACOB BENGE
Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon (4) hits a game-winning shot over North Carolina guard Deja Kelly (25) and guard Alyssa Ustby (1) in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, March 20, 2023. Ohio State defeated North Carolina 71-69. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 3 Ohio St beats No. 6 UNC 71-69, advances to Sweet 16

By Jacob Benge Mar. 20, 2023 06:42 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jacy Sheldon made a tiebreaking jumper in the lane with 1.8

Ohio State forward Cotie McMahon (32) celebrates with Taylor Thierry in the second half of a first-round college basketball game against James Madison in the women's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Ohio State defeated James Madison 80-66. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ohio St beats James Madison 80-66 in March Madness 1st round

By Jacob Benge Mar. 18, 2023 05:18 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cotie McMahon scored 18 points to help No. 3 seed Ohio State

Texas A&M Corpus Christi's Jalen Jackson (4) shoots against Southeast Missouri State's Phillip Russell (1) during the first half of a First Four college basketball game in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Texas A&M-CC ousts SE Missouri St 75-71 in NCAA First Four

By Jacob Benge Mar. 14, 2023 09:29 PM EDT
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Isaac Mushila had 15 points and 12 rebounds as Texas A&M

Ohio State's Justice Sueing, right, posts up against Maryland's Donta Scott during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Okpara, Ohio State outpace No. 21 Maryland 73-62

By Jacob Benge Mar. 01, 2023 11:27 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Felix Okpara had 12 points and 12 rebounds to help Ohio State

Ohio State's Cotie McMahon, right, looks for an open pass as Indiana's Yarden Garzon, center, and Mackenzie Holmes defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Holmes powers No. 2 Indiana's rout of No. 13 Ohio State

By Jacob Benge Feb. 13, 2023 09:02 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — For Mackenzie Holmes and No. 2 Indiana, this season has been

Purdue guard Cassidy Hardin, right, shoots in front of Ohio State guard Hevynne Bristow during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ellis, Purdue hold off No. 2 Ohio State 73-65

By Jacob Benge Jan. 29, 2023 03:06 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With Ohio State making a run in the fourth quarter, Purdue

Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell, bottom, fights for the ball with Iowa forward Monika Czinano during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)
Clark triple-double leads No. 10 Iowa over No. 2 Ohio State

By Jacob Benge Jan. 23, 2023 09:19 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Caitlin Clark added another accomplishment to her decorated

Ohio State guard Taylor Mikesell (24) shoots in front of Illinois guard Genesis Bryant (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
No. 3 Ohio State avoids upset scare, downs Illinois 87-81

By Jacob Benge Jan. 08, 2023 03:24 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Taylor Mikesell scored a game-high 31 points as No. 3 Ohio

Ohio State center Felix Okpara, right, blocks a shot by Purdue center Zach Edey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Loyer’s 3 lifts No. 1 Purdue 71-69 over No. 24 Ohio State

By Jacob Benge Jan. 05, 2023 09:38 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Fletcher Loyer made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 11 seconds left

Ohio State's Taylor Thierry, right, looks for an an open pass as Michigan State's Kamaria McDaniel defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Thierry, No. 3 Ohio State hold off Michigan State 74-68

By Jacob Benge Dec. 11, 2022 06:17 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Taylor Thierry scored a career-high 21 points and Taylor

Rutgers' Paul Mulcahy, left, and Ohio State's Brice Sensabaugh scramble for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Holden beats buzzer with 3, No. 25 Ohio State edges Rutgers

By Jacob Benge Dec. 08, 2022 09:35 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Tanner Holden made a 3-pointer as time expired to give No. 25

Ohio State head coach Kevin McGuff coaches Ohio State forward Cotie McMahon (32) during the third quarter of an NCAA college basketball game against New Hampshire in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)
Cotie McMahon scores 20, No. 3 Ohio State tops New Hampshire

By Jacob Benge Dec. 08, 2022 12:55 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cotie McMahon tied a career high with 20 points and No. 3 Ohio

Ohio State's Justice Sueing, front, tries to shoot over Saint Francis' Wisler Sanon during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 25 Ohio State has big 2nd half, beats St. Francis 96-59

By Jacob Benge Dec. 03, 2022 02:04 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Brice Sensabaugh led the Buckeyes with 15 points and Bruce

Ohio State players Zed Key, from left to right, Isaac Likekele, and Justice Sueing speak during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Ohio State seeking identity with 10 newcomers on roster

By Jacob Benge Oct. 19, 2022 03:30 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Most of Ohio State's roster has turned over since the Buckeyes

Bryant forward Hall Elisias, center left, and Wright State's Andrew Welage (22) fight for a loose ball during the first half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Wright State beats Bryant 93-82 for NCAA Tournament win

By Jacob Benge Mar. 16, 2022 09:17 PM EDT
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Tanner Holden had 37 points and 11 rebounds and Wright State beat

Texas Southern's Bryson Etienne (4) shoots from 3-point ranger during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. Texas Southern won 76-67. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Texas Southern outlasts Texas A&M-CC 76-67 in First Four

By Jacob Benge Mar. 15, 2022 09:23 PM EDT
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Bryson Etienne scored 21 points and Texas Southern beat Texas A

Ohio State's Joey Brunk celebrates making a basket against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Jones, Michigan beat No. 23 Ohio State; B10 tourney up next

By Jacob Benge Mar. 06, 2022 03:08 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — DeVante’ Jones scored 21 points and Michigan rallied in the

Michigan State's Joey Hauser, left, and Ohio State's Eugene Brown vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Branham leads No. 23 Ohio State past Michigan State 80-69

By Jacob Benge Mar. 03, 2022 09:26 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Malaki Branham scored 22 points and No. 23 Ohio State snapped a

Ohio State guard Jamari Wheeler, right, and forward E.J. Liddell head off the court after the team's 78-70 loss to Nebraska in an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Nebraska tops No. 23 OSU, Hoiberg's 1st win over ranked foe

By Jacob Benge Mar. 01, 2022 09:35 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Bryce McGowens scored 26 points, Alonzo Verge Jr. had 13 points

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, left, shoots over Indiana's Jordan Geronimo during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 22 Ohio State outlasts Indiana in overtime, 80-69

By Jacob Benge Feb. 21, 2022 10:02 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Malaki Branham scored 27 points and No. 22 Ohio State rallied