Once Upon A Time In Las Vegas – Championship Sunday
A classic Big Ten basketball matchup will take place in Indianapolis on Saturday as the Ohio State Buckeyes visit the Indiana Hoosiers. The Buckeyes come into this matchup with a record of 11-9 overall but just 3-6 in Big Ten action thus far. Meanwhile, the Hoosiers sit at 13-6 on the season and 6-3 in Big Ten play this season. The opening tap is slated for 8:00 pm EST.
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Ohio State came out of the gates solidly and even earned a Top-25 ranking in the early going. Since then, particularly in the Big Ten, things have not come easy for Ohio State. The Buckeyes are just 3-6 in Big Ten play and come into this road matchup in dire need of a quality win. Ohio State has lost three of its last four games including a 69-60 loss at Illinois on Tuesday night. Brice Sensabaugh led the Buckeyes with 14 points while Justice Sueing gave Ohio State a lift off the bench with 13 points. Ohio State shot just 37% from the field in the loss.
Bruce Thornton would not be denied on the drive. @Bruce2T_ x @OhioStateHoops pic.twitter.com/u4bQWNlSts
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) January 25, 2023
The Buckeyes are ranked 42nd in the country in points per game and third in the Big Ten. They are also 45th in field goal percentage and 12th in 3pt field goal percentage. Ohio State has done a very good job protecting the basketball, ranking 34th in the nation in fewest turnovers per game and 1st in the Big Ten. Defensively, the Buckeyes have been solid as well. The team ranks 94th in scoring defense. They are 38th in opponent's field goal percentage and 20th in 3pt defense. Ohio State has been rugged on the glass as well, ranking 33rd in the country.
Key Injuries: Backup C Felix Okpara is questionable for Saturday with a foot injury. He averages just over 3 points per game.