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Buckeyes on the Bubble: Can OSU upset ranked Badgers?
17 Feb
Summary
- Ohio State faces Wisconsin amid NCAA Tournament bubble concerns.
- Wisconsin enters the game on a hot streak, upsetting top teams.
- Bruce Thornton is nearing a significant scoring milestone.
The Ohio State men's basketball team is entering a critical phase as they fight for an NCAA Tournament bid. Currently standing at 16-9 overall and 8-6 in conference play, the Buckeyes have fallen off the tournament bubble after losing three of their last five games.
Their upcoming opponent, the No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers, arrives in Columbus on Tuesday, February 17th, at 8:30 p.m. ET, riding a wave of momentum. Wisconsin has recently defeated two top-10 teams in rapid succession and is now ranked in the AP Top-25, positioning themselves for a strong showing in the Big Ten Tournament.
This matchup presents a unique challenge for Ohio State, as they have not secured a victory against a ranked opponent this season. However, the Buckeyes have a streak of never losing back-to-back games, setting the stage for an intriguing contest where one of these trends is likely to end.
Individually, Ohio State's Bruce Thornton is nearing a significant scoring milestone. He needs just 13 points to surpass Jerry Lucas and William Buford for third all-time in program history, and 34 points to move into second place ahead of Herb Williams.
