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LGHL Ohio State and Boston University meet this afternoon in Toledo in the NCAA men’s hockey tournament
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Ohio State and Boston University meet this afternoon in Toledo in the NCAA men’s hockey tournament
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Ohio State’s men’s hockey team heads up to northwest Ohio today to take on Boston University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Toledo.
After fighting valiantly on Saturday night in East Lansing, Ohio State fell just short of winning their first Big Ten Tournament title, losing to Michigan State 4-3 in double overtime. Even though losing in heartbreaking fashion to the Spartans was tough to stomach, the Buckeyes still earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, being seeded third in the Toledo region, and 10th overall in the tournament.
Ohio State will square off with Boston University this afternoon, with the winner moving on to the regional final on Saturday to play the winner of the other game on Thursday at Huntington Center between Michigan State and Cornell.
In the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game on Saturday, the Buckeyes fell behind Michigan State in the first period, allowing the Spartans to score two power play goals before the game was even 12 minutes old. Joe Dunlap would pull one back for Ohio State at the 17:51 mark of the period to cut the deficit in half. After a scoreless second period, Michigan State would restore their two-goal lead 42 seconds into the third period.
One thing about Big Ten Coach of the Year Steve Rohlik’s team is they never give up. Damien Carfagna scored 12:46 into the third period to cut Michigan State’s lead to 3-2. Then with just over two minutes left in regulation, Gunnerwolfe Fontaine tied the game with his 17th goal of the season, tying him with Riley Thompson for the team lead. With their scoring output, the Buckeyes have now outscored opponents 53-35 in the third period of games this season.
Following a scoreless first overtime period, Michigan State denied Ohio State a conference tournament title when Issac Howard scored 15:09 into the second overtime period. Even though the Buckeyes lost, goaltender Logan Terness deserves a lot of credit for what he did against the Spartans, stopping 47 shots from the top team in the Big Ten. Terness is 12-9-1 this season with a 2.27 goals against average and a .925 save percentage.
Ohio State also received offensive contributions from a couple defensemen in the loss to Michigan State. Damien Carfagna extended his point streak for four games when he recorded a goal and an assist on Saturday night. Aiden Hansen-Bukata factored in all three Buckeye goals, as he was credited with an assist on each score. Hansen-Bukata now has 27 assists on the season, with his 29 total points ranking fourth on the team, and Carfagna’s 28 points ranking fifth.
Now Ohio State will be looking for their first-ever win over Boston University. The Buckeyes and Terriers have met three times, with the last game between the programs coming in the 2009 NCAA Tournament, where Boston University won 8-3 in Manchester, New Hampshire. This marks the 40th NCAA Tournament appearance for the Terriers.
Boston University is coached by alum and former NHL winger Jay Pandolfo, who is in his third season in charge of the program. The first two years have been very successful for Pandolfo and the Terries, as they have made the Frozen Four each season. Unfortunately, they have failed to make it out of the national semifinals, losing 6-2 to Minnesota in 2023, followed by a 2-1 overtime loss to Denver last year.
The loss to the Pioneers had to sting a little harder since the Terriers had Macklin Celebrini on their roster, who would go on to be the top pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
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The Terriers have run into some issues with consistency this year. While they can hang their hat on beating Boston College, who was the top ranked team in the country at the time, 4-1 in the final of The Beanpot, the Terriers are coming off a 5-2 loss to UConn in the Hockey East semifinals.
Quinn Hutson leads the team with 47 points and is tied with Cole Eiserman for the team lead with 21 goals. Cole Hutson is second on the team with 40 points, and Ryan Greene has 33 points. Each of those four plays have scored at least 10 goals. Joining the quartet as double-digit goal scorers this year are Shane Lachance, and Devin Kaplan.
Likely to start at goalie for Boston University is Mikhail Yegorov. The freshman is 8-5-1 with a shutout in 14 starts with a 1.99 goals against average and a .931 save percentage. Yegorov took over in January for senior Mathieu Caron, who was struggling this season with a 3.16 goals against average and a .899 save percentage.
Although Caron has struggled, he did play 40 games in the Frozen Four run by the Terriers last year, so if needed he could replace Yegorov if Pandolfo feels the moment could be too big for the freshman.
One area that could become critical in today’s game is which team is able to stay out of the penalty box. The Terriers have made it a habit of shooting themselves in the foot at times this year, as their 13.4 penalty minutes per game is most in the country. On the other side, the Buckeyes have been pretty disciplined, averaging just 7.69 penalty minutes per game.
If Ohio State can get a couple power play goals and take a lead into the third period it could be tough for Boston University to stay perfect against the Buckeyes. Should Steve Rohlik’s team win in Toledo this afternoon, it could possibly set up a rematch with Michigan State on Saturday.
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
TV: ESPNU
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Brett Ludwiczak via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
Ohio State’s men’s hockey team heads up to northwest Ohio today to take on Boston University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Toledo.
After fighting valiantly on Saturday night in East Lansing, Ohio State fell just short of winning their first Big Ten Tournament title, losing to Michigan State 4-3 in double overtime. Even though losing in heartbreaking fashion to the Spartans was tough to stomach, the Buckeyes still earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, being seeded third in the Toledo region, and 10th overall in the tournament.
Ohio State will square off with Boston University this afternoon, with the winner moving on to the regional final on Saturday to play the winner of the other game on Thursday at Huntington Center between Michigan State and Cornell.
In the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game on Saturday, the Buckeyes fell behind Michigan State in the first period, allowing the Spartans to score two power play goals before the game was even 12 minutes old. Joe Dunlap would pull one back for Ohio State at the 17:51 mark of the period to cut the deficit in half. After a scoreless second period, Michigan State would restore their two-goal lead 42 seconds into the third period.
One thing about Big Ten Coach of the Year Steve Rohlik’s team is they never give up. Damien Carfagna scored 12:46 into the third period to cut Michigan State’s lead to 3-2. Then with just over two minutes left in regulation, Gunnerwolfe Fontaine tied the game with his 17th goal of the season, tying him with Riley Thompson for the team lead. With their scoring output, the Buckeyes have now outscored opponents 53-35 in the third period of games this season.
Following a scoreless first overtime period, Michigan State denied Ohio State a conference tournament title when Issac Howard scored 15:09 into the second overtime period. Even though the Buckeyes lost, goaltender Logan Terness deserves a lot of credit for what he did against the Spartans, stopping 47 shots from the top team in the Big Ten. Terness is 12-9-1 this season with a 2.27 goals against average and a .925 save percentage.
Ohio State also received offensive contributions from a couple defensemen in the loss to Michigan State. Damien Carfagna extended his point streak for four games when he recorded a goal and an assist on Saturday night. Aiden Hansen-Bukata factored in all three Buckeye goals, as he was credited with an assist on each score. Hansen-Bukata now has 27 assists on the season, with his 29 total points ranking fourth on the team, and Carfagna’s 28 points ranking fifth.
Now Ohio State will be looking for their first-ever win over Boston University. The Buckeyes and Terriers have met three times, with the last game between the programs coming in the 2009 NCAA Tournament, where Boston University won 8-3 in Manchester, New Hampshire. This marks the 40th NCAA Tournament appearance for the Terriers.
Boston University is coached by alum and former NHL winger Jay Pandolfo, who is in his third season in charge of the program. The first two years have been very successful for Pandolfo and the Terries, as they have made the Frozen Four each season. Unfortunately, they have failed to make it out of the national semifinals, losing 6-2 to Minnesota in 2023, followed by a 2-1 overtime loss to Denver last year.
The loss to the Pioneers had to sting a little harder since the Terriers had Macklin Celebrini on their roster, who would go on to be the top pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
The Terriers have run into some issues with consistency this year. While they can hang their hat on beating Boston College, who was the top ranked team in the country at the time, 4-1 in the final of The Beanpot, the Terriers are coming off a 5-2 loss to UConn in the Hockey East semifinals.
Quinn Hutson leads the team with 47 points and is tied with Cole Eiserman for the team lead with 21 goals. Cole Hutson is second on the team with 40 points, and Ryan Greene has 33 points. Each of those four plays have scored at least 10 goals. Joining the quartet as double-digit goal scorers this year are Shane Lachance, and Devin Kaplan.
Likely to start at goalie for Boston University is Mikhail Yegorov. The freshman is 8-5-1 with a shutout in 14 starts with a 1.99 goals against average and a .931 save percentage. Yegorov took over in January for senior Mathieu Caron, who was struggling this season with a 3.16 goals against average and a .899 save percentage.
Although Caron has struggled, he did play 40 games in the Frozen Four run by the Terriers last year, so if needed he could replace Yegorov if Pandolfo feels the moment could be too big for the freshman.
One area that could become critical in today’s game is which team is able to stay out of the penalty box. The Terriers have made it a habit of shooting themselves in the foot at times this year, as their 13.4 penalty minutes per game is most in the country. On the other side, the Buckeyes have been pretty disciplined, averaging just 7.69 penalty minutes per game.
If Ohio State can get a couple power play goals and take a lead into the third period it could be tough for Boston University to stay perfect against the Buckeyes. Should Steve Rohlik’s team win in Toledo this afternoon, it could possibly set up a rematch with Michigan State on Saturday.
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
TV: ESPNU
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LGHL BOOOM! Ohio State lands third OL commitment in 2026 class
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BOOOM! Ohio State lands third OL commitment in 2026 class
Caleb Houser via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Tucker Smith
Tucker Smith is the Buckeyes’ latest commit.
A busy Wednesday for Ohio State football, the Buckeyes were the talk of the town with over 140 NFL personnel on hand for their 2025 Pro Day, and the players showed out with the impressive crowd watching their every move. Plenty of elite performances by the draft eligible guys, Ohio State is sure to be well represented with the upcoming NFL Draft keeping their mantra of “Developed Here” as true as ever.
From a recruiting perspective, not much more needs pitched to the recruits on Ohio State’s board other than the amount of NFL scouts and personnel who chose to come to campus to see the Buckeyes perform. Knowing the goal of seemingly every recruit wanting to get to the highest level of play, Ohio State is atop of the college football landscape for development, and Wednesday was another feather in the cap for these Buckeyes.
Offensive line coach Tyler Bowen hasn’t been at the help of his room for long, but his recruiting chops are already being felt in a major way. Landing Maxwell Riley in the 2026 class, Ohio State kept one of their top linemen at home for his college career and that was a huge first win for Bowen, but doing so again with Sam Greer earlier this week was confirmation Day got the right guy to lead this group.
Now two commits in the fold, Bowen has work to do still for this currently cycle and knows this class is far from over, but Wednesday brought more great news for Ohio State when Arizona native Tucker Smith announced his commitment to the Buckeyes’ 2026 class.
The No. 798 player nationally and 71st best interior lineman per the 247Sports Composite, the recruitment of Smith couldn’t have gone any quicker or smoother for that matter. Taking his first trip to Columbus just last week, Smith earned an offer while on campus and took hardly no time at all to realize Ohio State was the place for him to be.
Choosing the Buckeyes over the likes of Arizona, Arkansas, Oklahoma State, USC, and Washington, Smith now gives the Buckeyes their third offensive line commit in the 2026 class, which is likely to end up at six or seven. At 6-foot-5, 280 pounds, Tucker has a wrestling background and makes for an awesome prospect on the interior which is exactly where the staff sees him.
Now at seven members in the 2026 class and a group that is rising in the rankings quickly, the Buckeyes can take a little pressure off of themselves thanks to Bowen’s fast start. A position group that is crucial every year, this new hire by Day is working out impressively well thus far and it looks as if the momentum has no signs of slowing down.
Back on the practice field later today, Ohio State has another opportunity both on and off the field to better their program this spring. Development of the current players being the first goal of spring practice, the Buckeyes are also using this time as a major recruiting tool, and top talent has flocked to Columbus at an impressive rate.
On Thursday in-state running back Favour Akih makes his way back to campus for yet another unofficial visit, and the buzz surrounding Akih is pretty favorable for the Buckeyes. Picking up his Ohio State offer just over a week ago now, it hasn’t taken long for the Buckeyes to rise to the top of his recruitment as the favorite to land his eventual commitment.
The No. 205 player nationally and the 15th best running back in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, Akih has plenty of official visits set for later this summer, but the two programs likely in the lead are Ohio State with Miami being the other.
An important trip for Akih nonetheless, it wouldn’t be a total shock if the in-state running back pulled the trigger and took his spot in this current class following his latest trip to Columbus. A cycle that is sure to take two running backs in the fold, it makes sense to keep a top Ohio native in the fold and that good news could soon be on the verge of coming public.
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Caleb Houser via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Tucker Smith
Tucker Smith is the Buckeyes’ latest commit.
A busy Wednesday for Ohio State football, the Buckeyes were the talk of the town with over 140 NFL personnel on hand for their 2025 Pro Day, and the players showed out with the impressive crowd watching their every move. Plenty of elite performances by the draft eligible guys, Ohio State is sure to be well represented with the upcoming NFL Draft keeping their mantra of “Developed Here” as true as ever.
From a recruiting perspective, not much more needs pitched to the recruits on Ohio State’s board other than the amount of NFL scouts and personnel who chose to come to campus to see the Buckeyes perform. Knowing the goal of seemingly every recruit wanting to get to the highest level of play, Ohio State is atop of the college football landscape for development, and Wednesday was another feather in the cap for these Buckeyes.
BOOM! Buckeyes land another key offensive line addition to 2026 class
Offensive line coach Tyler Bowen hasn’t been at the help of his room for long, but his recruiting chops are already being felt in a major way. Landing Maxwell Riley in the 2026 class, Ohio State kept one of their top linemen at home for his college career and that was a huge first win for Bowen, but doing so again with Sam Greer earlier this week was confirmation Day got the right guy to lead this group.
Now two commits in the fold, Bowen has work to do still for this currently cycle and knows this class is far from over, but Wednesday brought more great news for Ohio State when Arizona native Tucker Smith announced his commitment to the Buckeyes’ 2026 class.
The No. 798 player nationally and 71st best interior lineman per the 247Sports Composite, the recruitment of Smith couldn’t have gone any quicker or smoother for that matter. Taking his first trip to Columbus just last week, Smith earned an offer while on campus and took hardly no time at all to realize Ohio State was the place for him to be.
Choosing the Buckeyes over the likes of Arizona, Arkansas, Oklahoma State, USC, and Washington, Smith now gives the Buckeyes their third offensive line commit in the 2026 class, which is likely to end up at six or seven. At 6-foot-5, 280 pounds, Tucker has a wrestling background and makes for an awesome prospect on the interior which is exactly where the staff sees him.
Now at seven members in the 2026 class and a group that is rising in the rankings quickly, the Buckeyes can take a little pressure off of themselves thanks to Bowen’s fast start. A position group that is crucial every year, this new hire by Day is working out impressively well thus far and it looks as if the momentum has no signs of slowing down.
In-state running back set to see the Buckeyes yet again
Back on the practice field later today, Ohio State has another opportunity both on and off the field to better their program this spring. Development of the current players being the first goal of spring practice, the Buckeyes are also using this time as a major recruiting tool, and top talent has flocked to Columbus at an impressive rate.
On Thursday in-state running back Favour Akih makes his way back to campus for yet another unofficial visit, and the buzz surrounding Akih is pretty favorable for the Buckeyes. Picking up his Ohio State offer just over a week ago now, it hasn’t taken long for the Buckeyes to rise to the top of his recruitment as the favorite to land his eventual commitment.
The No. 205 player nationally and the 15th best running back in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, Akih has plenty of official visits set for later this summer, but the two programs likely in the lead are Ohio State with Miami being the other.
An important trip for Akih nonetheless, it wouldn’t be a total shock if the in-state running back pulled the trigger and took his spot in this current class following his latest trip to Columbus. A cycle that is sure to take two running backs in the fold, it makes sense to keep a top Ohio native in the fold and that good news could soon be on the verge of coming public.
I will be at THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY tomorrow for a spring practice
GO BUCKS @Montgomery_DHHS pic.twitter.com/zQzeWigvbF
— Favour Akih 4️ (@FavourAkih) March 26, 2025
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PG Gabe Cupps (Official Thread)
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* Cupps missed much of the season after undergoing surgery to repair what the program described as a "pre-existing, nagging lower body injury" and he later revealed was a meniscus injury.
Just sayin': It appears that he should have 3 more years of eligibility.
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Mar 26, 2025: Transfer
Gabe Cupps commits to Ohio State Buckeyes
- Pos: PG
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 165
Prospect Info
- High School: Centerville
- City: Dayton, OH
- Exp: 2023 - 2025 (at Indiana, stats below )
| Stats |
|---|
| 2024-25 * |
| 2023-24 |
| GP | MIN | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | BLK | STL | PF | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 33 | 21.6 | 36.4 | 35.9 | 61.5 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 2.6 |
Just sayin': It appears that he should have 3 more years of eligibility.
