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LGHL Visiting Locker Room: Catching up on Iowa women’s basketball before Monday’s clash

Visiting Locker Room: Catching up on Iowa women’s basketball before Monday’s clash
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Getting the rundown on the Iowa Hawkeyes from Black Heart Gold Pants

It doesn’t get much bigger in the Big Ten conference than the No. 2 Ohio State women’s basketball versus the No. 10 Iowa Hawkeyes. On Monday, the two teams clash for their lone matchup in the 2022-23 regular season.

Each team entered as one of the favorites to compete for the Big Ten conference trophy this season, with the Hawkeyes leading that list preseason. Now, the Hawkeyes sit a game back from the Buckeyes in the standings with just over a month to go in the regular season.

To learn more about Monday's opponent, Land-Grant Holy Land welcomes back Bartt Pierce from Black Heart Gold Pants to talk about this season, any secrets to stopping guard Caitlin Clark and more.


Land-Grant Holy Land: Not trying to make you mad Bartt, but I want to talk about the Caitlin Clark elbow at the end of regulation against the Michigan State Spartans on Thursday. I agree that the Spartan’s reaction was a bit of gamesmanship to earn the free throws, but the Spartans did agitate the guard all game, leading to 20 points scored in regulation for Clark. Which is a great game for most but underwhelming for Clark. Is that the only way to slow her down or stop her?

Black Heart Gold Pants: The MSU game was a strange game. There were numerous fouls called. It seemed entering the ball into the post and a shot attempt was an automatic foul. There were other times where players were grabbed, pushed, etc, and no calls. So just very inconsistent.

In my opinion a Spartan player was holding an Iowa jersey in the tight inbounding formation. Clark abruptly moved her arm to shake free from the hold. She hit/bumped a Michigan State player who sold it quite well. It ended up not hurting the Hawks, but it was an unreal ending to a game.

Clark scoring 20 was only 6 below her average. MSU did frustrate her, and she has to play through that, but she is the face of college basketball (with respect to UConn guard Paige Bueckers and South Carolina centerAliyah Boston) and honestly if I was coaching against the Hawkeyes that’s the only plan of attack. What makes Clark so good is that she is a terrific and willing passer. Clark is very competitive and sometimes that can be to her detriment. She took a few shots in that game that she normally either doesn’t take or she drains them.
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LGHL: The Hawkeyes are full of veteran leaders, but once it goes to the bench its hit or miss. How has that improved this year for the Hawkeyes and are there any other weaknesses with this side?

BHGP: The Hawks got a nice transfer addition in guard Molly Davis. She was a starter for Central Michigan and Iowa brings her off the bench. She brings experience and some ability shooting and handling the basketball.

True freshman forward Hannah Stuelke has really started to show up. Her minutes have increased and she is making the most of it. Stuelke’s taken over backup 4/5 duties. She has nice size and athleticism. She needs to slow down at times, but her play has been an excellent boost for this team.
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LGHL: It’s likely that the Hawkeyes go up against a Buckeyes team who’s going to put their full court press in high gear. Is this something Iowa has broken through yet this year, and how do you see them handling it?

BHGP: Penn State likes to press and the Hawkeyes put up 108 on them. Typically presses work best against inexperienced teams. OSU is more athletic/talented than any other team Iowa has played, sans UConn, but I expect the Hawkeyes to do ok against pressure. Iowa does not want the ball in the hands of its bigs in the full court. That would be a recipe for disaster. Certainly pressing at home works better than on the road.
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LGHL: Last year, these two teams scored 180 combined points. With both sides improving on defense, do you see a 40-minute track meet between the two for who scores the most points?

BHGP: I’m not sure if I’d say Iowa has improved on defense. There is still quite a bit to be desired on that end. Our football team can’t play offense and our basketball teams can’t play defense. It would be nice to combine those somehow! Anyway, I look for it to be a track meet. I think it’s very possible each team scores around 90. Iowa is a better team when Clark gets 25 vs 40. It should be a fun game.

I’m giving the edge to OSU. If it were at Carver Hawkeye Arena I may go the other way. Ohio State 94 - Iowa 87.
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LGHL Everything you need to know about 2023 Ohio State tennis

Everything you need to know about 2023 Ohio State tennis
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Tennis: Australian Open

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There’s a Buckeye in Week 2 of the Austrailian Open!

The 2023 Ohio State tennis season is officially underway. Both the men and women had great seasons last year, and are looking to get even better in 2023. Here’s your guide to a preview for both teams, and a story to keep your eye on about a former Buckeye currently killing it at the Austrailian Open!

First off, with some of the most exciting news — J.J. Wolf is currently making his best run at a Grand Slam tournament of his career. He was a member of the Ohio State tennis team from 2017-2019, before turning pro after his junior season. Originally from Cincinnati, he earned the No. 1 college ranking in his junior year and amassed a 45-3 record in that same season.

On his way to his first Grand Slam round of 16 appearance, Wolf upset No. 23 Diego Schwartzman in the second round in straight sets. His next match will be against fellow American, 20-year-old Ben Shelton. If he continues to win, he could potentially face Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. Either way, it’s an incredible run for the 24-year-old.

Tennis: Australian Open
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As for current Buckeyes, the men’s team has started their season undefeated at 4-0, but who is really surprised? They finished No. 2 overall in the nation and were the regular season Big Ten champs last year. The duo of Matej Vocel and Robert Cash also were the runner-ups at the NCAA Doubles Championship.

The Buckeyes as a team ended their season at the national semifinals, and finished another tremendous season at 28-4 overall. They also boasted three All-Americans.

So, looking ahead at the 2023 season, the Buckeyes are once again ranked No. 2 in the nation. Junior JJ Tracy is the star of the show, as he is currently ranked No. 5 in the singles rankings. In doubles, Tracy and Andrew Lutschaunig are ranked No. 2 in the country. The duo won the ITA Fall National Doubles title, becoming the second consecutive Buckeyes team to win the crown.

The women are just as competitive as the men. They finished No. 10 in the nation last year, also winning the regular season conference title. Junior Irina Cantos Siemers received the Big Ten’s automatic qualifier spot in singles and she and freshman Sydni Ratliff earned the conference’s automatic spot in doubles. Senior Isabelle Boulais was an at-large selection to the singles draw.

Cantos Siemers led the Buckeyes with a 33-9 overall record last season before falling in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, as did Ratliff and Boulais. Canto Siemers did however earn Second Team All-American honors, and Ratliff was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year and ITA Rookie of the Year for the Midwest Region.

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All three of these women are back this year after having solid fall seasons, especially Ratliff, who made it to the Round of 16 at the ITA Fall Nationals. There are three Buckeyes in the ITA singles rankings – No. 15 Ratliff, No. 30 Cantos Siemers and No. 116 Kolie Allen. Cantos and Ratliff are the No. 31-ranked doubles tandem.

The Buckeyes are ranked No. 17 to start the spring season, and already one week in, sophomore Shelly Bereznyak has been named Big Ten Athlete of the Week after picking up five wins at the first invitational of the season. Ohio State has a tough schedule this year and will serve as an ITA Kickoff Weekend site, welcoming Old Dominion, Wake Forest and No. 24 Tennessee next weekend (Jan. 27-28).

If you live in Columbus, I highly recommend going to the Ty Tucker Tennis Center and watching the men and women play. It is an absolutely amazing facility, the teams are so fun to watch and everything is free. If you don’t live in the capital, however, you can also tune into the livestreams, available through ohiostatebuckeyes.com. Maybe LGHL will turn into a tennis site, in addition to women’s basketball?

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Google Ohio State shares message from Georgia grad commending Buckeyes for prioritizing Marvin Harrison Jr.'s health - 247Sports

Ohio State shares message from Georgia grad commending Buckeyes for prioritizing Marvin Harrison Jr.'s health - 247Sports
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Google Larry Johnson gets busy on recruiting trail, looking to restock Ohio State's defensive line in 2024: Buckeyes Recruiting - cleveland.com

Larry Johnson gets busy on recruiting trail, looking to restock Ohio State's defensive line in 2024: Buckeyes Recruiting - cleveland.com
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Google This Week in Twitter: Brian Hartline in Search of a Hot Tub, Jon Rothstein Leaves Aaron Craft Out of His Top 5 - Eleven Warriors

This Week in Twitter: Brian Hartline in Search of a Hot Tub, Jon Rothstein Leaves Aaron Craft Out of His Top 5 - Eleven Warriors
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Google Sensabaugh, Likekele help Buckeyes down Iowa 93-77 to snap 5-game losing streak - 247Sports

Sensabaugh, Likekele help Buckeyes down Iowa 93-77 to snap 5-game losing streak - 247Sports
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  1. Sensabaugh, Likekele help Buckeyes down Iowa 93-77 to snap 5-game losing streak 247Sports
  2. Bronny James releases his top three schools. About Ohio State … Yahoo Sports
  3. Ohio State Forward Owen Spencer Placed on Scholarship Following the Buckeyes' Win Over Iowa on Saturday | Elev Eleven Warriors

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