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Notre Dame outlasts Ohio State to end Buckeyes’ season, 83-73
They say basketball is a game of runs, and that was especially true at the Schottenstein Center on Monday afternoon. The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes and No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish played an entertaining and thrilling game in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament’s Round of 32, which had stars shining on both ends. […]
On the court, Ohio State vs. Notre Dame is business; after that, it’s family
When No. 3 Ohio State women’s basketball and No. 6 Notre Dame play Monday afternoon in the NCAA Tournament, one team will move on to the Sweet Sixteen; for the other side, it is a one-stop trip to the offseason. However, the ties that bind these two programs go far deeper than just about any […]
Role Rehearsal: Two new Buckeye weapons will try to make an impression in spring
As players on Ohio State’s offense try to find their places on the depth chart during spring practice, two new Buckeyes stand out to me to have real chances to make an impact. How they might do it is different. Transfer running back Ja’Kobi Jackson will look to take advantage of absent starter Bo Jackson […]
3 things to watch when Ohio State and Notre Dame battle for a spot in the Sweet 16
After the No. 3-seed Buckeyes defeated Howard, 75-54, and No. 6-seed Notre Dame took care of Fairfield in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the two teams will now battle it out Monday in Columbus to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. For the Buckeyes, it would be their first Sweet Sixteen berth since 2023, […]
Jaloni Cambridge vs. Hannah Hidalgo is an early must-watch Tournament matchup
The NCAA Tournament’s First Round was without any big upsets. No. 10 Virginia defeated the No. 7 Georgia Bulldogs, but no midmajors challenge and overtook a power conference opponent. That is ok for the women’s game because, as the tournament goes on, there are individual stars in the game that bring in viewership as the […]
Our streaming expert explains how to watch No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 6 Notre Dame
On Saturday, the No. 3 Ohio State women’s basketball team took care of business against No. 14 Howard, 75-54, and the No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish handled No. 11 Fairfield, 79-60. That sets up a meeting between the two Midwest powers on Monday in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament’s Round of 32. The […]
Visiting Locker Room: Blue and Gold talks Notre Dame ahead of NCAA Tournament
It is the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament, and No. 3 Ohio State women’s basketball welcomes a deceptively ranked No. 6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. That ranking does not tell the whole story of an ACC side that won seven of the last eight games headed into March Madness, with the only loss coming […]
3 things we learned from No. 3 Ohio State’s 75-54 win over Howard
In what was hopefully the first game of a deep tournament run, No. 3 Ohio State women’s basketball routed No. 14 Howard on the Buckeyes’ home turf Saturday, 75-54. Though the Bison kept things close early, once the Buckeyes pulled away, they never looked back, and in the process, OSU signaled how tournament-ready they are. […]
Ohio State and Wisconsin battle for the women’s hockey title for a fourth straight year
For the fourth straight season Ohio State and Wisconsin will meet in the title game of the women’s ice hockey NCAA Tournament. Along with battling in the final game of the season for the fourth year in a row, this marks the sixth time the Buckeyes and Badgers have met this season, with Wisconsin winning […]
Bucketheads Podcast: Ohio State loses in the tournament to end the season. What’s next?
“Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops. Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio On episode 198 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Connor and Justin are back for the final episode of the season and […]
Ohio State women to face Notre Dame in Second Round of NCAA Tournament
In game one of two NCAA Tournament matchups hosted in Columbus, No. 3 Ohio State women’s basketball defeated the Bison 75-54 behind a stifling defensive performance that held Howard to 33.9% shooting. That put the Buckeyes into the Second Round for the fourth season in a row. Head coach Kevin McGuff’s side did not have […]
No. 3 Ohio State women cruise to NCAA Tournament victory over No. 14 Howard 75-54
For the fourth season in a row, No.3 Ohio State women’s basketball hosted the first two rounds of NCAA Tournament basketball at the Schottenstein Center. The Buckeyes goal was to get to an off-campus game for the first time since 2023. That required two wins and a potential matchup against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish […]
The ‘aura’ of Ohio State women headed into March Madness
The day before a team’s first game of the NCAA Tournament is spent with practice and media. On Friday, that meant Ohio State women’s basketball in the Schottenstein Center with the arrival of the Howard Bison, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and Fairfield Stags. The practice part comes naturally to Division I athletes, but the media […]
Ohio State’s men’s hockey team looking for first Big Ten Tournament title
Ohio State’s men’s hockey team has advanced to the title game of the Big Ten Tournament for the second straight season, and the fourth time in program history. Despite entering Saturday’s semifinal against top-seeded Michigan State with a 13-20-2 record, the Buckeyes shocked the Spartans 3-2 in overtime, setting up a showdown in Saturday’s championship […]
Three things to watch when Ohio State women’s basketball takes on Howard
While nearly every stat line and odd points in the Buckeyes’ favor in Saturday’s first-round NCAA Tournament matchup with Howard, the beauty of March basketball is that anything can happen. Here are three things to know heading into Saturday’s matchup, whether you’re rooting for the favored Buckeyes, the underdog upset, or just a really great […]
Our streaming expert explains how to watch No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 14 Howard
For the fourth straight season, the Ohio State women’s basketball team will play a home game in the NCAA Tournament. By virtue of being one of the top-16 teams in the tournament, the No. 3-seeded Buckeyes will host No. 14 Howard at the Schottenstein Center on Saturday, March 12. Should OSU prevail, Kevin McGuff’s team […]
Jaloni Cambridge on the brink of NCAA Tournament breakout
Last season, then Ohio State women’s basketball freshman point guard Jaloni Cambridge went through her first year bumps. At the beginning of the season, Cambridge learned about the size and physicality difference as she went to the paint, and near the end of the campaign was a crash course on juggling team dynamics with a […]
You’re Nuts: How would you grade the Ohio State men’s basketball team’s season?
Welcome to “You’re Nuts” offseason edition, part one out of many. The Ohio State men’s basketball team’s season is over. The Buckeyes lost to the TCU Horned Frogs on Thursday afternoon, 66-64, in Greenville, South Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. It was the first NCAA Tournament appearance for Ohio State since […]
Ohio State’s women’s hockey team takes on Northeastern in a Frozen Four semifinal
Ohio State’s women’s hockey team secured their sixth straight trip to the Frozen Four with a 6-1 win over Yale on Saturday in Columbus. Now the Buckeyes will head east to University Park, PA with their third national championship just two wins away. The semifinal opponent for Ohio State will be the Northeastern Huskies on […]
Visiting Locker Room: The IX Sports breaks down No. 14 Howard Bison
The 2026 NCAA Tournament is finally here, and the No. 3 Ohio State women’s basketball team hosts the first two rounds for the fourth season in a row. Up first is a matchup against the Howard Bison of the MEAC. Howard enters March Madness on a 14-game winning streak with both regular season and conference […]
Buckeyes continue to impress top 2027 RB with another keeping Ohio State in the mix
Wednesday providing similar news, Ohio State once again on Thursday found themselves still in the mix for a 2027 running back prospect. Making progress as they hope to land a running back for this 2027 class, top players at the position are liking what they see from the Buckeyes and Carlos Locklyn is a major […]
Ohio State makes the cut for two top 2027 targets
Spring Break quickly coming for Ohio State’s student-athletes, the Buckeyes are getting in the last few spring football practices before resuming following the break and wasting no time preparing for their 2026 campaign. Talent all over the field and recruiting opportunities each session, Ohio State’s coaching staff is making the most of these few weeks […]
Hangout in the Holy Land: We have a full women’s basketball tournament preview with Thomas Costello
The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join hosts Justin Golba and Alex Frank as they discuss Ohio State football, basketball, recruiting, and much more! Come for the hot takes. Stay for the warm ones. Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio On episode 62 of Hangout in the Holy Land, Justin is joined by Land-Grant Holy […]
Why this Ohio State women’s team can make deep 2026 NCAA Tournament run — and why not
All season, players and coaches point to March as the time when the games truly count. A quick glance at a calendar shows that the time is now. The NCAA Tournament brings March Madness to Columbus on Saturday, to start the final stretch of games in the 2025-26 Ohio State women’s basketball season. How it […]
The overlooked coach who could define Ohio State’s next two seasons
Ohio State’s roster is loaded, and the headlines tend to follow the stars. Jeremiah Smith headlines one of the best receiver rooms in the country. The defense continues to reload with elite talent. Julian Sayin has already emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in college football. But behind all of that, one of the […]