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YOUNG OHIO STATE TEAM SHOWS RESILIENCE IN 64-56 SEASON-OPENING WIN VERSUS CINCINNATI
Chris Holtmann knew a few things heading into Ohio State’s season opener Wednesday night.
He knew Cincinnati could give the Buckeyes a rough, uncomfortable welcome to the 2018-19 season. He knew the Bearcats would make the game an ugly game that would force his team to hustle on every possession and play soundly on defense. He knew Cincinnati wouldn’t allow Ohio State to get anything going on offense without a struggle.
He also knew very little about his own team.
Sure, the Buckeyes practiced for over a month leading up to the season, but over and over Holtmann said neither he nor the three assistant coaches would know too much without seeing his team in a regular-season game. They’re such a young, inexperienced group.
Ohio State lost the Big Ten Player of the Year, added four freshmen, landed a graduate transfer and returned just two players – Kaleb Wesson and C.J. Jackson – who averaged more than three points per game last season. Holtmann went with two first-time starters, including a freshman, in his opening five to begin the game.
“Nobody respects us like they did last year,” Wesson said. “So, I tell everybody to just get real disrespectful in your preparation.”
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...in-64-56-season-opening-win-versus-cincinnati
OHIO STATE'S FRESHMEN GUARDS PLAY WELL BEYOND THEIR YEARS IN EMOTIONAL WIN OVER CINCINNATI
During his press conference after the Ohio State basketball recruiting class of 2018 signed their letters of intent, Chris Holtmann had some strong words regarding guards Luther Muhammad and Duane Washington.
“Duane is a prolific shooter,” Holtmann said about Washington. “He’s a very capable shooter. He’s high level when it comes to that. He can make plays with the ball in his hands, and he can facilitate for others.”
Holtmann also had something to add on Muhammad. “Luther’s versatility defensively is terrific. I really believe he can guard three positions for sure. [Muhammad and Washington] complement each other very well I think, because we obviously anticipate playing the two of them together quite a bit."
The two guards were at the epicenter of the action on Wednesday night, when Ohio State traveled the 90 minutes down I-71 and defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 64-56.
Of course, this was not an ordinary game. Cincinnati was opening the remodeled Fifth Third Arena, and the arena was at full capacity for what was the first matchup between these schools on a campus since 1920.
Cincinnati, despite losing three of their top four scorers from a year ago, still came into the season with lofty expectations, with AAC coaches predicting the Bearcats to finish second in the conference.
In addition, Ohio State came in to the game as 5.5 point underdogs, according to Vegas Insider.
It makes it all the more impressive then to learn that Muhammad and Washington combined for 48 minutes with just one turnover.
Muhammad was Ohio State's most highly touted 2018 recruit, and he didn't disappoint in his debut, recording 11 points and playing phenomenal tight defense.
One play, however, showed just the kind of competitor that Muhammad is: after Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland hit a three-pointer in Muhammad's face, Muhammad raced down to the other end and made one himself. After the play, Muhammad said to Cumberland, "right back at you," and gave Cumberland a staredown. Muhammad earned a technical foul for his efforts.
Chris Holtmann, although not pleased with the technical, praised Muhammad's work overall. "He was great. Luther is a tremendous competitor. That's why we recruited him, because he brings a competitive spirit."
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...-their-years-in-emotional-win-over-cincinnati
Buckeyes Christen UC’s Fifth-Third Arena With 64-56 Win Over Bearcats
Not since Rick James scuffed his muddy boots all over Eddie Murphy’s couch has a guest been as rude as the Buckeyes in Wednesday night’s 64-56 season-opening win at Cincinnati’s revamped Fifth-Third Arena.
Ohio State, led by 15 points from sophomore center Kaleb Wesson, moves to 1-0 on the season. Cincinnati falls to 0-1.
The Buckeyes led for nearly 35 minutes on the night, withstanding a pair of runs late in the second half from Cincinnati. Each time, however, Ohio State was able to handle the momentum, the crowd, and some very questionable calls from a trio of referees who appeared to be new to the sport.
Scoring was slow for both teams in the early going, with OSU holding a 4-3 lead with nearly six minutes gone in the first half. Back-to-back threes from freshman guards Duane Washington, Jr. and Luther Muhammad gave the Buckeyes a 10-6 lead with 12:35 to play. Ohio State would never trail again the rest of the game.
A three-pointer by senior point guard C.J. Jackson gave Ohio State their biggest lead of the first half at 27-17 with 1:29 remaining in the first half. The lead would continue to grow in the second half.
A three-pointer from junior forward Andre Wesson made it 38-22 OSU with just five minutes gone in the second half. Cincinnati cut that lead down to nine points, but a layup and a free throw by sophomore forward Kyle Young, as well as a pair of free throws by Kaleb Wesson, built the lead back up again.
Luther Muhammad made it a 16-point game again with a three-pointer with just 5:23 to play in the game. Muhammad scored 11 points on the night in 29 minutes. His +/- of +16 was the best number on the team.
Cincinnati guard Jarron Cumberland cut the lead to seven points with a pair of free throws with just over two minutes to play. Cumberland then made it a four-point game with a three-pointer with 1:00 to play.
C.J. Jackson went on to score the final four points of the game, dropping in a layup and then hitting a pair of free throws to make the score 64-56.
The Wesson brothers spent quite a bit of time in foul trouble, but the Ohio State defense allowed the Buckeyes to withstand every obstacle they came up against. The Bearcats shot just 17-62 (.274) from the field and 6-26 (.231) from three-point territory.
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/11/buckeyes-christen-win-bearcats/
Chris Holtmann knew a few things heading into Ohio State’s season opener Wednesday night.
He knew Cincinnati could give the Buckeyes a rough, uncomfortable welcome to the 2018-19 season. He knew the Bearcats would make the game an ugly game that would force his team to hustle on every possession and play soundly on defense. He knew Cincinnati wouldn’t allow Ohio State to get anything going on offense without a struggle.
He also knew very little about his own team.
Sure, the Buckeyes practiced for over a month leading up to the season, but over and over Holtmann said neither he nor the three assistant coaches would know too much without seeing his team in a regular-season game. They’re such a young, inexperienced group.
Ohio State lost the Big Ten Player of the Year, added four freshmen, landed a graduate transfer and returned just two players – Kaleb Wesson and C.J. Jackson – who averaged more than three points per game last season. Holtmann went with two first-time starters, including a freshman, in his opening five to begin the game.
“Nobody respects us like they did last year,” Wesson said. “So, I tell everybody to just get real disrespectful in your preparation.”
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...in-64-56-season-opening-win-versus-cincinnati
OHIO STATE'S FRESHMEN GUARDS PLAY WELL BEYOND THEIR YEARS IN EMOTIONAL WIN OVER CINCINNATI
During his press conference after the Ohio State basketball recruiting class of 2018 signed their letters of intent, Chris Holtmann had some strong words regarding guards Luther Muhammad and Duane Washington.
“Duane is a prolific shooter,” Holtmann said about Washington. “He’s a very capable shooter. He’s high level when it comes to that. He can make plays with the ball in his hands, and he can facilitate for others.”
Holtmann also had something to add on Muhammad. “Luther’s versatility defensively is terrific. I really believe he can guard three positions for sure. [Muhammad and Washington] complement each other very well I think, because we obviously anticipate playing the two of them together quite a bit."
The two guards were at the epicenter of the action on Wednesday night, when Ohio State traveled the 90 minutes down I-71 and defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 64-56.
Of course, this was not an ordinary game. Cincinnati was opening the remodeled Fifth Third Arena, and the arena was at full capacity for what was the first matchup between these schools on a campus since 1920.
Cincinnati, despite losing three of their top four scorers from a year ago, still came into the season with lofty expectations, with AAC coaches predicting the Bearcats to finish second in the conference.
In addition, Ohio State came in to the game as 5.5 point underdogs, according to Vegas Insider.
It makes it all the more impressive then to learn that Muhammad and Washington combined for 48 minutes with just one turnover.
Muhammad was Ohio State's most highly touted 2018 recruit, and he didn't disappoint in his debut, recording 11 points and playing phenomenal tight defense.
One play, however, showed just the kind of competitor that Muhammad is: after Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland hit a three-pointer in Muhammad's face, Muhammad raced down to the other end and made one himself. After the play, Muhammad said to Cumberland, "right back at you," and gave Cumberland a staredown. Muhammad earned a technical foul for his efforts.
Chris Holtmann, although not pleased with the technical, praised Muhammad's work overall. "He was great. Luther is a tremendous competitor. That's why we recruited him, because he brings a competitive spirit."
Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...-their-years-in-emotional-win-over-cincinnati
Buckeyes Christen UC’s Fifth-Third Arena With 64-56 Win Over Bearcats
Not since Rick James scuffed his muddy boots all over Eddie Murphy’s couch has a guest been as rude as the Buckeyes in Wednesday night’s 64-56 season-opening win at Cincinnati’s revamped Fifth-Third Arena.
Ohio State, led by 15 points from sophomore center Kaleb Wesson, moves to 1-0 on the season. Cincinnati falls to 0-1.
The Buckeyes led for nearly 35 minutes on the night, withstanding a pair of runs late in the second half from Cincinnati. Each time, however, Ohio State was able to handle the momentum, the crowd, and some very questionable calls from a trio of referees who appeared to be new to the sport.
Scoring was slow for both teams in the early going, with OSU holding a 4-3 lead with nearly six minutes gone in the first half. Back-to-back threes from freshman guards Duane Washington, Jr. and Luther Muhammad gave the Buckeyes a 10-6 lead with 12:35 to play. Ohio State would never trail again the rest of the game.
A three-pointer by senior point guard C.J. Jackson gave Ohio State their biggest lead of the first half at 27-17 with 1:29 remaining in the first half. The lead would continue to grow in the second half.
A three-pointer from junior forward Andre Wesson made it 38-22 OSU with just five minutes gone in the second half. Cincinnati cut that lead down to nine points, but a layup and a free throw by sophomore forward Kyle Young, as well as a pair of free throws by Kaleb Wesson, built the lead back up again.
Luther Muhammad made it a 16-point game again with a three-pointer with just 5:23 to play in the game. Muhammad scored 11 points on the night in 29 minutes. His +/- of +16 was the best number on the team.
Cincinnati guard Jarron Cumberland cut the lead to seven points with a pair of free throws with just over two minutes to play. Cumberland then made it a four-point game with a three-pointer with 1:00 to play.
C.J. Jackson went on to score the final four points of the game, dropping in a layup and then hitting a pair of free throws to make the score 64-56.
The Wesson brothers spent quite a bit of time in foul trouble, but the Ohio State defense allowed the Buckeyes to withstand every obstacle they came up against. The Bearcats shot just 17-62 (.274) from the field and 6-26 (.231) from three-point territory.
Entire article: https://theozone.net/2018/11/buckeyes-christen-win-bearcats/
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