Fifth-ranked Ohio State had its moments, like this Ethan Smith mat-return against two-time NCAA champion Carter Starocci, but not enough of them Friday in a loss to No. 1 Penn State. (PressPros Feature Photo by Sheri Hooley).
Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann became overheated...as the Buckeyes dug themselves a double-digit hole, then narrowly missed a late-rally comeback in Thursday's 65-60 loss to Wisconsin. Read about the game.
While he's upside-down here, it's Ohio State true freshman Jesse Mendez who's turned the wrestling world on its ear with an ascent into the Top 10 in his weight class entering a Friday match against a two-time NCAA champion. (PressPros Feature Photo by Sheri Hooley).
Buckeyes' junior left-hander Isaiah Coupet has a mission in 2023 to build on what he knows - to be more efficient, pitch to contact, and pitch more innings. First pitch is now just 17 days away. Warm up for baseball with our latest Press Pros feature.
With the entire roster suffering from effects from the flu, Troy Christian and Alex Free (above, #24), struggled early, caught a few breaths along the way, and played well enough to salvage a 45-35 win over Northridge. Read about it in Wednesday's Press Pros.
