Ohio State is going dancing, though it feels more like a backward shuffle than a ballroom celebration. The Buckeyes received a No. 7 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament and will face those media darlings, the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers.
The Ramblers went on an improbable Final Four run in 2018, then got themselves a couple of more wins to reach the Sweet 16 in last year’s tournament. Now, they are back to try to make some noise again, but this time against YOUR Ohio State Buckeyes.
We know you get this program somewhat from when Sister Jean and crew showed up on your television set or streaming device in 2018 and again in 2021, but this year’s team is a little different. So, we thought it’d be worthwhile to give you some insight on this ballclub that OSU is going to face, one that will no doubt be a hard out for Ohio State if it has any plans on advancing.
Here are five things to know about Loyola-Chicago as we get ready for the 2022 NCAA Tournament.