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No. 2 seed Ohio State (22-13) handles the No. 3 seed Virginia Tech (19-15) to advance to the NIT quarterfinals. The Buckeyes led the entire second half of play, resulting in an 81-73 victory over the Hokies in Columbus on Saturday in the second round of the NIT. Ohio State was led by Jamison Battle, who had 21 points on 2-of-8 attempts from the… Men’s Basketball Ohio State Men’s Basketball Postgame: Jake Diebler, Players Talk 81-73 Win vs Virginia Tech in Second Round of NIT March 23, 2024 by Caroline Rice COLUMBUS, Ohio — Following the Buckeyes’ 81-73 win against Virginia Tech in the second round of the NIT on Saturday night, Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler met with the media. Buckeye players Jamison Battle and Felix Okpara also answered questions from reporters. Here are the highlights of what was said immediately postgame. Jake Diebler + Roddy Gayle Jr. wants to be coached hard and he can make adjustments in-game… Football Ohio State 2024 Pro Day — Notes, Quotes, and Video March 20, 2024 by Caroline Rice COLUMBUS, Ohio — Nine members of the 2023 Ohio State football team, along with other former Buckeyes participated in Ohio State’s annual Pro Day on Wednesday. NFL scouts and personnel gathered at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to evaluate the former Buckeyes, who were hoping to impress league personnel and boost their draft stock. Linebackers Steele Chambers and Tommy Eichenberg, defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr., wide receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Xavier Johnson, offensive… Men’s Basketball Ohio State Survives Cornell 88-83 to Advance in NIT March 19, 2024 by Caroline Rice COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s season continues. No. 2 seed Ohio State (20-13) defeated No. 16 seed Cornell (22-7) 88-83 in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament on Tuesday night. It was head coach Jake Diebler’s first official win as the full time head coach of the Buckeyes. Jamison Battle and Roddy Gayle Jr. each had 17 points for the Buckeyes, hitting 6-of-14 attempts each. Felix Okpara contributed… Football Two-Minute Drill: Ryan Day Updates Following Spring Football Practice No. 3 March 19, 2024 by Caroline Rice COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State returned from spring break on Tuesday and resumed spring football with its third practice out of 15 total spring practices. Head coach Ryan Day met with the media after practice and discussed Tony Alford’s departure and the state of the running back room along with the development of the various position groups. Ryan Day + Day found out about Alford last week. They are in a… Men’s Basketball Ohio State Men’s Basketball Postgame: Jake Diebler, Buckeyes Talk 88-83 Win vs Cornell in First Round of NIT March 19, 2024 by Caroline Rice COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler met with the media following the Buckeyes’ 88-83 win against Cornell in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament on Tuesday night. It was Diebler’s first win since being officially named head coach. Jamison Battle and Roddy Gayle Jr. also answered questions from reporters. Here are the highlights of what was said. You can also watch the full press conferences… Men’s Basketball Ohio State Hires Jake Diebler as Men’s Basketball Head Coach March 17, 2024 by Caroline Rice COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State men’s basketball program has found its next head coach, retaining interim head coach Jake Diebler. Below is the full release from Ohio State. Jake Diebler Named Ohio State Head Coach Diebler, the 15th head coach in men’s basketball program history, will have a five-year contract COLUMBUS, Ohio – Senior Advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics Ross Bjork today announced the hiring of Jake Diebler as head… Men’s Basketball Ohio State Comes Up Short, Falls to Illinois 77-74 in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal Game March 16, 2024 by Caroline Rice COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s Big Ten Tournament journey ends and its NCAA Tournament hopes become even more doubtful following a 77-74 loss to Illinois on Friday night in the quarterfinal game. In a hard fought, back and forth game, the Buckeyes led for over 24 minutes of play but foul trouble and the physicality of the Fighting Illini pushed Illinois ahead. Jamison Battle led with 21 points while Bruce… Men’s Basketball Ohio State Defeats Iowa 90-78 to Advance to Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals March 14, 2024 by Caroline Rice COLUMBUS, Ohio — Both Ohio State and Iowa went into the Big Ten Tournament knowing that they needed wins in order to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Thursday night’s matchup was simple: do or die. Ohio State played lights out both offensively and defensively to soar past Iowa in a game that it never trailed, ultimately winning 90-78. The Buckeye offense was well-balanced and contributions from both starters and… Football Ohio State Running Backs Coach Tony Alford Leaves Ohio State, Joins Michigan Staff March 13, 2024 by Caroline Rice COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford is leaving Ohio State after nine seasons to become the running backs coach and run game coordinator at Michigan. Alford’s departure was announced via Twitter on Wednesday. Buckeye Nation…. pic.twitter.com/R5a4fTMskL — Coach Tony Alford (@CoachTonyAlford) March 13, 2024 Welcome @CoachTonyAlford to the greatest university in the world! 〽️#GoBlue | https://t.co/OS2T9UX4eE pic.twitter.com/V1WXYgb46P — Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) March 13, 2024 Behind defensive… Football Two-Minute Drill: Ryan Day, Chip Kelly Press Conferences Following Ohio State’s First Spring Practice March 5, 2024 by Caroline Rice COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State opened up spring football with its first practice on Tuesday morning. Head coach Ryan Day and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly met with the...