-
New here? Register here now for access to all the forums, download game torrents, private messages, polls, Sportsbook, etc. Plus, stay connected and follow BP on Instagram @buckeyeplanet and Facebook.
- Thread starter scooter1369
- Start date
Scouting the Badgers, what might we expect Saturday!
The Buckeyes will have the fresh memory of their toughest match of the Big Ten season in their nightmares tonight. Tucker will not let them rest on their successes this year as they prepare to face Wisconsin Saturday 10 am in the semis of the tournament.
Until the tight 4-3 victory over the upset minded Badgers April 25, the Buckeyes Big Ten single's record was a combined 50-4, an amazing 93% win percentage. Wisconsin contributed 2 more losses to that record and gave Matt Allare his only Big 10 loss of the year.
The Buckeyes double's record prior to Wisconsin was 25-2 for an identical win percentage. The Buckeyes also had a 19 match streak winning the double's point. Wisconsin ended that run becoming the only B10 team that captured the double's point against the Bucks. Among the 2 doubles losses on the day were #1 Buchanan and Marcan's only loss in the B10.
Saturday's semi will offer tOSU a repeat of it's toughest test of the season. Wisconsin's #1 double's will be seeking another upset of Marcan and Buchanan. It should bear watching to see if Chase puts on that extra gear, adrenaline face, and carries the team to a lopsided win.
Matt Allare also has cause for some extra motivation at the 5 or 6 spot.
I have to believe Ty is counting on Allare to rise up and capture one of the 4 needed victories.
Last Sunday Kronauge and Buchanan elevated their games to battle back in the 3rd set against the 22nd and 26th ITA ranked single's players. I can't imagine Tucker is counting on both those victories on Saturday. He knows he will need points elsewhere.
All in all this will be an opportunity for the Buckeyes to make a statement in their attempt at a five peat.
For Wisconsin, they just match up so well through the line up. Thankfully the Buckeyes have the Big Ten coach of the year to provide leadership. I have to believe Tucker will do some strong motivation work to energize the team. Ty is a master at the study of opponent's weaknesses, strategizing to exploit an edge and passionate coaching, bringing out the best effort in his team.
Tucker can't be too comfortable because with the help of some unexpected upsets Badgers could possibly steal one against the 1 seed.
Buckeye fans not in Bloomington can monitor the match online at 10 am thru livestats.
The Buckeyes will have the fresh memory of their toughest match of the Big Ten season in their nightmares tonight. Tucker will not let them rest on their successes this year as they prepare to face Wisconsin Saturday 10 am in the semis of the tournament.
Until the tight 4-3 victory over the upset minded Badgers April 25, the Buckeyes Big Ten single's record was a combined 50-4, an amazing 93% win percentage. Wisconsin contributed 2 more losses to that record and gave Matt Allare his only Big 10 loss of the year.
The Buckeyes double's record prior to Wisconsin was 25-2 for an identical win percentage. The Buckeyes also had a 19 match streak winning the double's point. Wisconsin ended that run becoming the only B10 team that captured the double's point against the Bucks. Among the 2 doubles losses on the day were #1 Buchanan and Marcan's only loss in the B10.
Saturday's semi will offer tOSU a repeat of it's toughest test of the season. Wisconsin's #1 double's will be seeking another upset of Marcan and Buchanan. It should bear watching to see if Chase puts on that extra gear, adrenaline face, and carries the team to a lopsided win.
Matt Allare also has cause for some extra motivation at the 5 or 6 spot.
I have to believe Ty is counting on Allare to rise up and capture one of the 4 needed victories.
Last Sunday Kronauge and Buchanan elevated their games to battle back in the 3rd set against the 22nd and 26th ITA ranked single's players. I can't imagine Tucker is counting on both those victories on Saturday. He knows he will need points elsewhere.
All in all this will be an opportunity for the Buckeyes to make a statement in their attempt at a five peat.
For Wisconsin, they just match up so well through the line up. Thankfully the Buckeyes have the Big Ten coach of the year to provide leadership. I have to believe Tucker will do some strong motivation work to energize the team. Ty is a master at the study of opponent's weaknesses, strategizing to exploit an edge and passionate coaching, bringing out the best effort in his team.
Tucker can't be too comfortable because with the help of some unexpected upsets Badgers could possibly steal one against the 1 seed.
Buckeye fans not in Bloomington can monitor the match online at 10 am thru livestats.
Upvote
0
Just like Sunday's match vs. Wisky, the double's point comes down to the no. 1 pair, Presently Dino/Chase tied at 6-6 with the #14 ITA ranked Badger pair.
Go Bucks!
Go Bucks!
Upvote
0
A huge victory for tOSU as #1 doubles team of Marcan & Buchanan prevail in a tie breaker at 8-8 for the important double's point.
Next up is the single's competition.
Go Bucks!
Next up is the single's competition.
Go Bucks!
Upvote
0
Victory!
Bucks win.
Final 4-0 in Bloomington.
Buckeyes advance to the final vs. today's winner of Illinois and TSUn.
Winners for the Buckeyes in singles were Justin Kronauge, Chase Buchanan and Balazs Novak.
Congratulations and Go Bucks!
:osu:
Bucks win.
Final 4-0 in Bloomington.
Buckeyes advance to the final vs. today's winner of Illinois and TSUn.
Winners for the Buckeyes in singles were Justin Kronauge, Chase Buchanan and Balazs Novak.
Congratulations and Go Bucks!
:osu:
Upvote
0
Buckeyes to meet Illini in B10 final Sunday at noon.
Article from the OSU Tennis website
Buckeyes advance to 7th straight Big Ten Tournament final.
Sunday's final with #2 seed Illinois will start at noon, will be broadcast on BTNetwork Sunday May 9, and can be followed by fans on Livestats.
Article from the OSU Tennis website
Buckeyes advance to 7th straight Big Ten Tournament final.
Sunday's final with #2 seed Illinois will start at noon, will be broadcast on BTNetwork Sunday May 9, and can be followed by fans on Livestats.
Upvote
0
LitlBuck
Kevin Warren is an ass
Mr. Tennis,
You worry too much:) these teams must realize that playing for the Big Ten championship is a little different than the regular season. We take care of Illinois 4-0 during the season and I would not be surprised to see a very similar outcome today.
On a side note, word on the street is that Tucker has a big time commitment from a high school junior so I have no idea when this :osu:train will be stopped.
Keep up the good work :highfive:
You worry too much:) these teams must realize that playing for the Big Ten championship is a little different than the regular season. We take care of Illinois 4-0 during the season and I would not be surprised to see a very similar outcome today.
On a side note, word on the street is that Tucker has a big time commitment from a high school junior so I have no idea when this :osu:train will be stopped.
Keep up the good work :highfive:
Upvote
0
Litl great to hear from you again and much thanks for the word on the street!LitlBuck;1698839; said:
Big Ten finals match from Bloomington is underway.
BTW the final score of the Ill vs. tOSU match in regular season was 6-1.
Would take a 4-0 score for this one, however the Illini are geared for the upset.
OSU has replace Illinois as the dominant team in the Big Ten. That does not go down easy with either the Illini or the Worlverines who have ruled the B10 tennis world for decades.
Go Bucks!
Upvote
0
LitlBuck
Kevin Warren is an ass
nice to be back... I think:) Why don't they just play the singles matches first and get it over with. Not only in this match but in all matches. Don't see the rationale behind it but I know something must be behind itgracelhink;1698856; said:Litl great to hear from you again and much thanks for the word on the street!
Big Ten finals match from Bloomington is underway.
BTW the final score of the Ill vs. tOSU match in regular season was 6-1.
Would take a 4-0 score for this one, however the Illini are geared for the upset.
OSU has replace Illinois as the dominant team in the Big Ten. That does not go down easy with either the Illini or the Worlverines who have ruled the B10 tennis world for decades.
Go Bucks!
Upvote
0
buckeyeintn
Legend
Is there anyplace to watch? I have been trying to get updates from Indiana University Tennis -- Illinois vs Ohio State with no response.
Upvote
0
According to Coach Dave Schilling's twitter, the Big Ten Network is in Bloomington for a filming of the match to be televised next week.
Twitter
Also the osu facebook has a video of the final point of the tie breaker for #1 doubles vs. Wisconsin, the final point clinched the win and extremely important double's point in the semifinal match.
Also the osu facebook has a video of the final point of the tie breaker for #1 doubles vs. Wisconsin, the final point clinched the win and extremely important double's point in the semifinal match.
Upvote
0
buckeyeintn
Legend
Thanks. Apparently either there's a delay or they are just very slow in updating today.
Upvote
0