Here we go again. It’s well-chronicled the issues the Ohio State basketball team has had as of late. It’s a downward spiral that it just can’s seem to suck itself out of. So much so that the Buckeyes are in the basement of the Big Ten standings and are getting dangerously close to being on the NCAA Tournament bubble.
Now they must travel to Evanston to take on a Northwestern and attempt to wrestle away their first Big Ten road win of the season. At least OSU still has a shot at the postseason. Northwestern’s season is in much worse shape. Barring a miraculous run through the Big Ten Tournament, the Wildcats will be sitting home after the regular season.
This one is bigger for Ohio State. It desperately needs this win.
You could make the argument that today’s game against Northwestern is the biggest must-win game for Ohio State Hoops in the Chris Holtmann era. #OhioState
— Sam Block (@theblockspot) January 26, 2020
Records
Ohio State 12-7 (2-6), Northwestern 6-12 (1-7)
All-time series record
96-23 Ohio State leads
Last meeting
Northwestern won 68-50 on March 6 last season
Broadcast, TV, Game Time
Date: Thursday, January 23
Game Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL
Network: BTN