Final Numbers...Ohio State's season came to an end with a 36-24 mark, and a 4-3 loss to UNC-Wilmington in the NCAA regional in Greenville, North Carolina. The difference in 'hits' had a lot to do with it. Read more in today's latest Buckeye update.
What's In A Name?....Well, South Carolina's Danny Blair's name says it all. His three-run home run in the seventh inning erased a 2-0 Buckeye lead in the NCAA regional and led ultimately to an 8-3 Gamecock win. Read more in today's Press Pros feature.
They are the curiosity factor of the regional tournament, but the Buckeyes are enjoying the atmosphere and attention...and they're confident that they belong.
The temperature and humidity are high, as is anticipation for Friday's opening round of the NCAA regional in Greenville - with three Carolina teams and media all curious about the northern interloper, Ohio State. Read our pre-tourney preview on the field.
Lest you wonder if politics and the lack of objectivity stays with high school once you move one, consider some of the Big Ten honors and the All-American teams that were announced this week.