Ohio State Secures No. 8 Seed and Double-Bye in Big Ten Tournament

Ohio State has officially secured its position in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament as the No. 8 seed. This achievement follows the Buckeyes’ recent victory over Indiana and a win by UCLA against USC on Saturday night. As a result, Ohio State managed to edge out Iowa for the final double-bye spot by just one game.

Upcoming Tournament Schedule

Ohio State’s first game in the Big Ten Tournament is scheduled for Thursday. They will compete against the winner of a matchup between the ninth-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes and the victor of the No. 16 vs. No. 17 game featuring Oregon and Maryland.

Previous Matchups

• Ohio State lost to Iowa 74-57 on February 25.
• The Buckeyes secured wins against both Oregon and Maryland during the regular season.

If the Buckeyes succeed in their opening game, they will advance to face the No. 1 seed, Michigan, who is also the Big Ten regular-season champion. The Wolverines have had the advantage over Ohio State, winning both games in their season series.

Broadcast Information

Ohio State’s initial game in the tournament will tip off at noon on Thursday. Fans can catch the action on the Big Ten Network.