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LGHL Three Buckeye teams are No. 1 in the nation right now!

Three Buckeye teams are No. 1 in the nation right now!
Megan.Husslein via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Women’s hockey, men’s tennis and men’s volleyball!

Ohio State sports are absolutely thriving right now. Two programs have been the best of the best for the past few years, and now men’s volleyball has joined in on the fun! Read on to hear a little bit about each of their seasons so far.

Men’s Volleyball​

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The men have started the season on a 6-0 run, which includes taking down No. 1 UCLA this past Friday in five sets! The Bruins are the reigning national champs. The Bucks also defeated No. 13 USC in five sets over the weekend.

Ohio State is the defending Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association regular-season and tournament champions. The player to watch on this team is senior outside hitter Jacob Pasteur. He was named an Off the Block First Team preseason All-American and the MIVA Preseason Player of the Year by the league coaches.

Prior to their huge upset win, they were ranked No. 4 in the country. The last time they were at the top was in 2017 when they finished the season as National Champions.

They will face off against No. 9 Penn State today at 6 p.m. The last time these two teams played each other was the 2023 NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals last year in Virginia. where the Nittany Lions were victorious. It will certainly be a good one, and you can tune in at home on BTN+.

Women’s Ice Hockey​

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Once again, the women’s ice hockey team is at the head of the national rankings. This year, they’ve amassed a 20-2-0 record. They have been No. 1 since Nov. 20, when they swept the then-No. 1 Wisconsin Badgers, and moved up one spot to the top.

Their last loss came on Dec. 1 to St. Cloud State. Since then, they have been absolutely dominant. On Jan. 12, they soundly defeated No. 2 Minnesota 7-0, then did it again the next day, 6-1.

During all of this, head coach Nadine Muzerall became the program’s winningest head coach in program history when she got her 179th win on Jan. 19.

This weekend, the Bucks will play its third top-10 opponent in as many weeks with a matchup against No. 9/10 St. Cloud State this weekend in St. Cloud, Minn. They will play at 4 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, with both games being streamed on BTN+.

Men’s Tennis​

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The Buckeyes opened their season this past Sunday when they ranked No. 2 in the nation. The team had a really solid fall, as four of their doubles teams are ranked at the end of it. Additionally, in singles, JJ Tracy finished ranked No. 4, Jack Anthrop No. 11, and Alex Bernard No. 103.

After defeating Xavier and Eastern Carolina Sunday, Ohio State ascended to the No. 1 ranking Wednesday, before defeating Northern Kentucky and Toledo. Now, it is 4-0 on the young season.

This weekend, the Buckeyes will host the ITA Kickoff Weekend. They will take on Vanderbilt at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The championship match is slated for noon on Sunday with the consolation set for 9 a.m. The winner of the weekend will qualify for the ITA Indoor Team National Championship on Feb. 16-19 in New York.

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LGHL Ohio State Wrestling: Buckeyes sweep pair of Big Ten opponents, prepare for battle with TTUN

Ohio State Wrestling: Buckeyes sweep pair of Big Ten opponents, prepare for battle with TTUN
Josh Dooley via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Inching closer to a top-5 ranking, OSU now boasts an 11-1 team record. But with Michigan and Penn State up next, business is about to pick up.

Tom Ryan and his Ohio State wrestling squad swept a pair of Big Ten duals this past weekend, defeating both Maryland and Wisconsin in impressive fashion.

The Buckeyes, currently No. 7 in the NWCA Coaches Poll, won nine matches with bonus points while hosting the Terps on Friday night, before hitting the road and taking down the 17th-ranked Badgers on Sunday.

The two dual (or perhaps dual dual?) victories pushed OSU’s team record to 11-1 on the season.


Inside the friendly confines of Covelli Center last Friday, Ohio State dominated Maryland to the tune of 38-4, thanks to seven major decisions and two tech falls. The Buckeyes earned at least one bonus point with or for each of their individual victories, nearly matching the dominance they showed in November when they bludgeoned lesser teams such as Edinboro.

However, UMD is a relatively formidable opponent, having entered this dual ranked No. 25 in the country. Unfortunately for the Terps, they were simply no match for the Scarlet and Gray this time around.

After Brendan McCrone kicked off the OSU bonus party with a major decision at 125, Nic Bouzakis (133), Jesse Mendez (141), and Dylan D’Emilio (149) chipped in with decisive victories of their own, all coming against ranked Maryland opponents. Bouzakis was especially dominant, earning a 21-5 tech fall and producing the night’s largest margin of victory.

red beanie time https://t.co/3nylQzQATE pic.twitter.com/GvHQPxfIL7

— Ohio State Wrestling (@wrestlingbucks) January 20, 2024
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Isaac Wilcox (157), Bryce Hepner (165), Rocco Welsh (174), and Seth Shumate (184) won the next four matches, putting Ohio State up 33-0. But the Buckeyes lost their shutout at 197 when Gavin Bell dropped a major decision to UMD’s Jaxon Smith (not Njigba). OSU’s Nick Feldman then ended the dual with yet another tech fall at heavyweight, putting the capper on a 38-4 drubbing by Ryan’s guys.

Up next for Ohio State was a Sunday date with the Wisconsin Badgers, in Madison. A tougher opponent than Maryland, Wisky immediately jumped out to a 6-0 lead thanks to a pin by Eric Barnett just 32 seconds into his match with McCrone. The latter has often been the one doing the pinning this season, but he (McCrone) encountered a buzzsaw in Barnett, ranked No. 4 nationally at 125.

Fortunately for the Buckeyes, McCrone’s teammates had his back.

Bouzakis, Mendez, D’Emilio, and Wilcox reeled off four straight wins for OSU, putting them in the driver’s seat at the midway point. All but Wilcox earned bonus points, giving the Scarlet and Gray a 16-6 lead. However, from there, the Badgers clawed back into the dual by taking two of the next three matches.

Wisconsin’s Dean Hamiti (165) and Shane Liegel (184) tacked on bonus points of their own, getting UW to within four. But the Buckeye big men closed strong. Luke Geog (197) and Nick Feldman (HWT) put the dual away with a decision and a tech fall, respectively, resulting in a 27-15 win for Ohio State.

ending on a high note with a 19-3 tech fall for the big man pic.twitter.com/qPa63MFSxp

— Ohio State Wrestling (@wrestlingbucks) January 21, 2024
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While the Buckeyes are certainly rolling, things are about to get very, very interesting. Because (this) Friday night marks the first of three duals in nine days, all against conference opponents currently ranked inside the top 15.

First up is Michigan at home, followed by Penn State and Rutgers on the road. But such is life in the Big Ten. Ohio State’s dual against TTUN will be nationally televised on B1G Network, as will next Friday’s dual at Penn State. If you are a fan of college wrestling, you will not want to miss either, as these duals feature (a trio of) the best of the best.

Check your viewing or streaming options, and then check out the Buckeyes in action!

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Google Skull Session: Ohio State is the “Apex Predator” of the NIL World, “Culture” Must Prevail for Buckeyes to Win 2024 Title ... - Eleven Warriors

Skull Session: Ohio State is the “Apex Predator” of the NIL World, “Culture” Must Prevail for Buckeyes to Win 2024 Title ... - Eleven Warriors
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LGHL Proven cheater quits before punishments announced, breaking down Ohio State’s roster

Proven cheater quits before punishments announced, breaking down Ohio State’s roster
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All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print.

Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.

Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.

You’re welcome!

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On the Gridiron​


Jim Harbaugh accepts head job with Los Angeles Chargers, to leave Michigan after nine seasons per report
Zach Shaw, 247Sports

Can NCAA punish Jim Harbaugh in NFL? What to know about investigations
Kevin Skiver, USA Today Network

Ok, this one’s good:


Now pinch running at third base, Sherrone Moore...

— Andrew Lind (@AndrewMLind) January 25, 2024​
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What 2025 QB commit Tavien St. Clair thinks of Ohio State OC Bill O’Brien
Colin Gay, The Columbus Dispatch

Breaking down the Ohio State defensive end room
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts

85-Man Reset: How Ohio State’s 2024 Roster Stacks Up After NFL Draft Decisions, First Wave of Offseason Transfer Movement
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

Tracking Ohio State’s position numbers, offseason roster changes (paywall)
Bill Landis, Dotting the Eyes

Consensus among January mock drafts about Marvin Harrison Jr.’s NFL landing spot
Andy Backstrom, Lettermen Row

On the Hardwood​


Five Storylines: No. 12 Ohio State women’s basketball visits Illinois Fighting Illini
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land

Visiting Locker Room: The Champaign Room talks Illinois Fighting Illini, with Ohio State looming
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land

Chris Holtmann Says Ohio State Was ‘Soft’ Rebounding and Defensively in 14-Point Loss to Nebraska
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors


After further review, Ohio State's box score has been updated from last night. It's still a 14-point loss, but #Buckeyes guard Roddy Gayle was shorted three assists in the initial box score. He finishes with eight assists, a new career-high.

— Adam Jardy (@AdamJardy) January 24, 2024​
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You’re Nuts: Which Ohio State basketball player has been most impressive this season
Brett Ludwiczak and Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

Outside the Shoe and Schott​


What You Need to Know About Bjork’s Rocky Past
Lauryn Luderman, The Lantern

Men’s Tennis: Buckeyes Post Two More Sweeps of NKU and Toledo
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Around the Rink: Thiele Tabbed WCHA Goaltender of the Week, ‘Something to Prove’ at St. Cloud State
Reid Murray, The Lantern

And now for something completely different...​


Back up the Brinks truck!


Friends. After much reflection I have decided to enter the transfer portal for my last year of eligibility. Excited for the future!
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14.8 second 40#Blessed #NILBABY #TDSnation #LFGM

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Google Skull Session: Ohio State is the “Apex Predator” of the NIL World, “Culture” Must Prevail for Buckeyes - Eleven Warriors

Skull Session: Ohio State is the “Apex Predator” of the NIL World, “Culture” Must Prevail for Buckeyes - Eleven Warriors
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Google Huskers take out Buckeyes as Mast catches fire: 'Oh, it's one of those days' - 247Sports

Huskers take out Buckeyes as Mast catches fire: 'Oh, it's one of those days' - 247Sports
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  1. Huskers take out Buckeyes as Mast catches fire: 'Oh, it's one of those days' 247Sports
  2. What channel is the Ohio State basketball game on? How to watch OSU-Nebraska The Columbus Dispatch
  3. Gallery: Huskers 83, Buckeyes 69 - All Huskers Sports Illustrated

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Google Ohio State Buckeyes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction, 1/23/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds - Doc's Sports

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction, 1/23/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds - Doc's Sports
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  1. Ohio State Buckeyes vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction, 1/23/2024 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds Doc's Sports
  2. Huskers take out Buckeyes as Mast catches fire: 'Oh, it's one of those days' 247Sports
  3. Gallery: Huskers 83, Buckeyes 69 - All Huskers Sports Illustrated

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LGHL Five Storylines: No. 12 Ohio State women’s basketball visits Illinois Fighting Illini

Five Storylines: No. 12 Ohio State women’s basketball visits Illinois Fighting Illini
ThomasCostello via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Illinois is down, but certainly not out. That should put the Buckeyes on the defensive, and more storylines for Thursday.

On Jan. 8, 2023, the Ohio State women’s basketball team sat undefeated, rising up to No. 3 in the national AP poll. That’s when the Illinois Fighting Illini came to Columbus and gave the Buckeyes almost more than they could handle. Thanks to 22 points by then-freshman Cotie McMahon and 31 from former shooting guard Taylor Mikesell, the scarlet and gray erased a 17-point deficit in one quarter.

Now, the Illini are no longer the surprise team of the Big Ten, and welcome Ohio State on the back of an 8-9 record, struggling in head coach Shauna Green’s sophomore season. That and more in five quick storylines to prepare you for Thursday night’s game in Champaign.

Avoiding the Letdown Game​


Sunday’s win over the Iowa Hawkeyes was big for Ohio State. 3.9 million people big. That’s the top number of people who tuned into the Buckeyes’ 100-92 win over guard Caitlin Clark and then No. 2 Iowa. That’s the highest viewership for a regular-season women’s college basketball game since 2010.

Tack on playing in front of a program record 18,660 people and the hype and energy from Sunday’s game makes Thursday look like Ohio State is playing on a completely different planet. That gives the matchup against Illinois all the makings of a letdown game.

After fans and pundits rained praise on the scarlet and gray this week, they have to go to Champaign and face a team that, despite the record, is tough to beat. Of the Illini’s nine losses this season, five put Illinois within two possessions at the final buzzer. Also, while Illinois enters Thursday following a road defeat in a tough Xfinity Arena in Maryland, the Illini beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Northwestern Wildcats 28 and 46 respectively before that defeat to the Terrapins. Showing a side growing stronger as the season progresses.

Plus, Illinois has someone the Buckeyes haven’t faired too well against in the last few seasons in forward Kendall Bostic.

Containing Kendall​


To put it simply, Bostic shows up when the Buckeyes are her opponent. The 6-foot-2 forward menaces Ohio State inside the paint, averaging 16.6 rebounds in three previous matchups. That’s more than her 15.6 points per game. Last year, Bostic had a career-high 27 points against the smaller Buckeyes interior presence, plus 12 rebounds.

It isn’t only a traditional center-like role for Bostic, but the forward also works from beyond the arc.


.@Kendallbostic22 FOR THREE‼️

4:49 3Q | #Illini 60, Rutgers 42 pic.twitter.com/h9OgP6X5Se

— Illinois Women's Basketball (@IlliniWBB) January 18, 2024​
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So, how can Ohio State start a player who averages a strong double-double each time she’s faced? It’s a game with forward Taiyier Parks written all over it.

While the forward isn’t likely to start, she’ll see minutes against her former Michigan State Spartans teammate. Expect head coach Kevin McGuff to use Parks, and if she’s effective it could be her time to shine. Especially following strong production in a few minutes against the Hawkeyes on Sunday.

Standout Transfer​


Playing alongside Bostic, and not making game planning any easier for Coach McGuff, is graduate senior Camille Hobby. Joining Illinois following four seasons with the NC State Wolfpack, Hobby’s come on strong lately for the Fighting Illini.

In the last three games, Hobby averages 16.3 points and 7.3 rebounds per game, complimenting Bostic well. Ohio State has struggled with strong rebounders, and the addition of a second for Coach Green and the Illini means more work to do for the Buckeyes.

The likely matchup for Hobby is forward Taylor Thierry. A strong rebounder in her own right, Thierry will have her work cut out for her playing a tall and agile Hobby on defense and fighting for loose balls off missed shots.

How the Buckeyes play against those Illinois players with dominant paint presence might dictate who comes away with the victory.

Stay Out of Trouble​


For the last two games, Ohio State’s gotten into heavy foul trouble. Against the Maryland Terrapins, it was guard Celeste Taylor grabbing two fouls in the first quarter, at a time when the Buckeyes couldn’t afford to lose her defense and rebounding. McGuff kept the graduate senior in the game though, risking a potential fouling out and it paid off.

Against Iowa, the same thing happened and then some. Except this time, Taylor went to the bench alongside Thierry who also picked up whistles against her early in the contest.

With the aforementioned rebounding might of Bostic and Hobby, Ohio State needs all the rebounders it can get. Thierry and Taylor are a strong part of that, but also forward Cotie McMahon. The 33-point-scoring sophomore against Iowa also grabbed 12 rebounds in the win. That same kind of work on the boards is needed against Illinois Thursday.

All three Buckeyes either had four fouls, or Thierry’s five to foul out, against Iowa. Can the fouls be avoided on Thursday? It’ll be difficult against not only the bigs in the paint but guards Makira Cook and Genesis Bryant.

Keeping it Rolling​


Following the win Sunday, Coach McGuff surveyed the Buckeyes’ season, saying that the team is slowly reaching its competitive peak. He compared that to last season when Ohio State peaked early in the season and again in the postseason.

The 23-24 campaign didn’t start the way the Buckeyes wanted, losing three and falling against top opponents, but the calendar flip to 2024 shows a team on the rise. Thursday is an opportunity for Ohio State to keep climbing.

What does that look like? Is it increased full-court pressure following three games where half-court defense reigned? Continuing the high-efficiency three-point shooting?

Find out Thursday when the two Big Ten sides tip off at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock.

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LGHL You’re Nuts: Which Ohio State basketball player has been most impressive this season?

You’re Nuts: Which Ohio State basketball player has been most impressive this season?
Brett Ludwiczak via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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NCAA Basketball: Minnesota at Ohio State

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Your (almost) daily dose of good-natured, Ohio State banter.

Now that the deadline for players to announce for the NFL Draft has finally passed, it feels like now is a good time for our attention to turn away from the football program and towards the hardwood. When it comes to the men’s basketball team, even though the year has changed, the team still can’t find a way to win an important game in January. The latest setback came on Monday afternoon when the Buckeyes blew another second half lead to fall to Michigan in Ann Arbor.

At least things are a little more positive when it comes to Ohio State’s women’s basketball team. On Sunday the Buckeyes beat Michigan State 70-65 to extend their winning streak to three games. With the victory over the Spartans, Ohio State is now 13-3 on the season, sitting 18th in the rankings, Next up for the Buckeyes is a trip to Maryland to take on the Terrapins before returning home on Sunday afternoon for a massive showdown with Caitlin Clark and Iowa.

Since both teams are a little more than halfway through their regular season schedules, now feels like a good time to look at who has been most impressive on the court this year for the Buckeyes. Your choice could be a player from either the men’s or the women’s team. Maybe there has been a player that has shown improvement from last year or even the start of this season, or it could be a player that was expected to lead their team and they have lived up to the hype so far this year.

Today’s question: Which Ohio State basketball player has been most impressive so far this season?​

We’d love to hear your choices. Either respond to us on Twitter at @Landgrant33 or leave your choice in the comments.​

Brett’s answer: Felix Okpara​


Even though basketball has become more of a perimeter game, there’s nothing quite like having a dominant force in the paint on defense. The Buckeyes haven’t really had a big man that opponents feared since Greg Oden. While I’m not saying Felix Okpara is the next Oden, the sophomore is making opponents think twice before taking the basketball to the rim. Okpara had two blocks in last night’s loss to the Huskers, pushing his season total to 47 swats, which ranks second in the Big Ten behind Cliff Omoruyi of Rutgers who has 59. Following the loss to Nebraska, Okpara has now blocked at least one shot in 25 consecutive games.

There’s no doubt guys like Jamison Battle, Bruce Thornton, and Roddy Gayle Jr. have all had some great moments so far this season, what makes Okpara so impressive is his potential. Already Okpara is one of the toughest defenders in college basketball, the sophomore just has to work on his offensive game and he’ll be in the conversation as one of the best big men in the country by the time he is a senior.

I just hope Okpara is still in Columbus in two years. If the Buckeyes don’t shake off their recent funk associated with a 13-game road losing streak, it’s highly unlikely that Chris Holtmann will be the head coach of Ohio State next year, and you could see Okpara either hit the transfer portal or declare for the NBA Draft. Hopefully, it doesn’t come to that since Holtmann seems like a great person, and it has been fun to watch the growth of Okpara. In a perfect world, the Buckeyes will catch fire in February and March, with Okpara’s presence in the paint being a major reason why Ohio State is able to go on a run and make it to at least the Sweet Sixteen.

Matt’s answer: Cotie McMahon​


Coming off of last season’s Elite 8 run, Ohio State fans knew that players like Jacy Sheldon and Taylor Thierry would be at the center of the Buckeyes’ success in 2023-24. However, it would have been understandable if some fans had questioned whether or not last year’s Big Ten Freshman of the Year Cotie McMahon would suffer from the proverbial sophomore slump.

So far, she hasn’t — at least not to any substantive degree.

During her freshman campaign, the 6-foot forward averaged 15.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. Through the first 18 games of the season — half of what she played in last year — McMahon is on a 13.9 point and 5.5 board clip. While her points are down slightly, she is also playing fewer minutes and taking fewer shots, thanks to a deeper and more experienced roster, but also in an effort to keep her fresh for the stretch run.

If you were one of the millions of people who tuned into Sunday’s record-breaking game against Iowa, you know that McMahon is very much capable of producing in the highest-pressure situations. Against the then-No. 2 Hawkeyes, the Buckeye went for a career-high 33 points and a near-career-high 12 boards propelling OSU to a 100-92 win in overtime.

For McMahon, the game was personal, and her efforts earned her the Naismith National Player of the Week honor. As her sophomore season progresses, there’s little doubt that head coach Kevin McGuff will be looking to rely on her more and more. And if she can stay fresh for the postseason, another deep trip in the Big Dance could be in the cards.

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