The Buckeyes used balanced scoring, a rebounding edge, and physical defense to beat Minnesota Sunday in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Press Pros columnist Mark Znidar writes about the game in today’s OSU feature.
Recent OSU Articles
Dec
2
Ohio State Wins Big Ten But Likely Will Fall Short Of Playoffs
Haskins was brilliant again as Buckeyes win back-to-back conference titles … Committee probably will go with Georgia or Oklahoma for last spot … Playoffs need to expand to eight teams so no legitimate title contenders get left out. Read Doug Harris in today’s Press Pros.
Dec
2
Ohio State Will Be Without Muhammad For Big Ten Hoops Opener…
Buckeyes open Big Ten play later today with Minnesota – will be missing star freshman defender Luther Muhammad – the importance of the bench to contribute in his absence. Columbus – It took about as long as it takes to run a fast break for Duane Washington Jr. to make an impression on his future […]
Nov
28
Znidar: Syracuse’s Zone, Shooting, Too Much For Buckeyes
Syracuse’s zone defense was befuddling, and outstanding perimeter shooting in the second half was too much…and enough to hand Ohio State its first loss of the season. Mark Znidar writes about it for the latest Press Pros OSU feature.
Nov
25
Harris: Ohio State Pounds Michigan To Earn Big Ten Title Shot
Buckeyes put it all together for seventh straight win in rivalry … Haskins has another record-setting day as Ohio State puts up 62 points … Ohio State defense outshines highly touted unit from Michigan. Read more OSU football by Doug Harris inside today’s PressPros.
Nov
24
Znidar: Ohio State Defeats Cleveland State, 89-62
The Buckeyes mixed nostalgia with contemporary fact – they’re playing like a team that can adept to any building – 89-62 winners in a Friday night blowout over Cleveland State. Read columnist Mark Znidar in today’s Press Pros.
Nov
21
No. 23 Ohio State Awakens To Defeat Samford, 68-50
Kaleb Wesson’s 19 points (above) and a second half defensive effort that allowed just 18 points helped the Buckeyes to their fifth straight win, 68-50 over Samford. Columnist Mark Znidar writes about in the latest Press Pros feature.
Nov
18
Up And Down Weekend…Ohio State Roughs Up SC State
Buckeyes cap their up and down weekend with an impressive hammering of South Carolina State. And they were…what they thought they were! The unbeaten Buckeyes and Kaleb Wesson (below) keep showing new wrinkles, as written by Mark Znidar in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Nov
18
Buckeyes Overcome Horrendous Defense To Stay Alive In Big Ten
Buckeyes get gashed for big plays again at Maryland … Except for turnovers, Haskins and Dobbins were nearly unstoppable in 52-51 win … Late two-point conversion fails for Terps as Ohio State improves to 10-1. Read Doug Harris’s account of the game.
Nov
16
Ohio State Defeats Creighton 69-60 In Gavitt Tipoff
It wasn’t easy, in a place where it’s NEVER easy, but the baby Buckeyes hold on to beat Creighton in the Dave Gavitt Tippoff. Mark Znidar writes about the game in today’s Press Pros.
Nov
11
Buckeyes Hit Century Mark, Blow Out Purdue-Fort Wayne
The Buckeyes got impressive shooting from C.J. Jackson (below), lock-tight defense from freshman Luther Muhammad, and hit the century mark for a blowout win Sunday over Purdue-Fort Wayne. Read more, including a rival coach’s assessment of what to expect from Ohio State basketball…in today’s Press Pros feature.
Nov
10
Buckeyes Grab Key Road Win Behind Defense, Special Teams
Ohio State holds Michigan State offense down in 26-6 victory … Defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones gets touchdown with fumble recovery in end zone … Offense never really clicked, but punter Drue Chrisman had monster day. Read more OSU football by Doug Harris inside today’s PressPros.
Nov
7
Buckeyes Ruin The House Warming…Beat UC 64-56
They only play once every fifty years, but the Ohio State Buckeyes walked into the renovated Fifth Third Bank Arena and beat UC at its own game, on its own court. Read Mark Znidar’s account of the game in today’s Press Pros.
Nov
5
Seth Lonsway, And The Awaited….
The Buckeyes’ sophomore lefthander raised some eyebrows when he turned down the Reds’ signing offer to become a Buckeye. Now, he’s anxious to prove that the decision, and the wait for his debut has been worth it. Our profile on Celina’s Seth Lonsway in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Nov
4
Buckeyes Hang On For Win In Game They Couldn’t Afford To Lose
Ohio State improves to 8-1 and keeps hopes alive for Big Ten and national title … Running game makes slight improvement in 36-24 win … 10th-ranked Buckeyes get by without sterling game from Haskins for once. Doug Harris writes about it in today’s Press Pros.
Nov
2
Znidar: This, And A Little Of That, In Buckeyes’ Exhibition Win Over NC-Pembroke
There were as many questions and answers – and way too many turnovers – in the Buckeyes’ winning debut Friday over North Carolina – Pembroke. Read about the game from Press Pros columnist Mark Znidar.
Nov
1
A Sneak Peak At The Buckeyes On Thursday….
‘Buckeye Nation’ gets a sneak peak at the 2018-19 Buckeye hoopsters tonight – a lot of new faces and the familiar early questions as to who plays where, how well, and how much. New Press Pros Buckeye beat man Mark Znidar shares a preview.
Oct
21
Buckeyes Suffer First Loss With Feeble Effort At Purdue
Multitude of problems contribute to stunning upset … Second-ranked Ohio State gets big game from Haskins but little else in 49-20 defeat … Ground game, red-zone woes can’t be overcome.
Oct
7
Ohio State Pulls Away For Win But Still Has Room For Improvement
Defense still shaky as Indiana puts up fight before falling … Haskins throws for six TDs to power offense … Running game needs to get untracked after slow start this season. Columnist Doug Harris writes about the game for Press Pros.
Sep
30
Buckeyes “Disappointing” In Fall Sneak Peak….
While the football Buckeyes were stopping hearts at Penn State, the baseball version threatened a different kind of heart failure in their fall debut. Read about it, and plan to catch some fall action during the upcoming Scarlet and Gray Series at Bill Davis Stadium. Read today’s feature on Press Pros.
