The Buckeyes played like they had a collective case of appendicitis (Kyle Young actually did have it), thanks to West Virginia's suffocating defense. Bob Huggins' Mountaineers took them to the woodshed for their second defeat of the season.
Vegas odds on the Buckeye vs Wildcats were 1-5 for the Buckeyes? The Buckeyes rolled their dice, played most of their cards right, and came away with a win over Kentucky heard 'round the country. Mark Znidar writes the story for Press Pros.
The back story to the Buckeyes meeting Kentucky this weekend in Las Vegas. Chris Holtmann grew up in the shadows of Lexington, so yes...this is front-page news down home, and a really big deal on the national stage of Big Ten basketball.
After a sloppy start Ohio State kicked it in gear in the second half and pulled away from Southeast Missouri in front of 13,000 (plus) at Value City Arena. Mark Znidar shares the story in today's Press Pros feature.
The Buckeyes suffer a stunning loss (their first) on the road at Minnesota...in a game where there was never a point that suggested that Ohio State could win. Mark Znidar shares the details in today's Press Pros.