tOSU at USC, Wednesday 2/26, 10:30 ET on BTN

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The Ohio State basketball team survives an upset of their own making

The Ohio State basketball team almost blew a game that they couldn't afford to lose against USC, but they were able to pull out the win.

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The Ohio State basketball team survives an upset of their own making​

The Ohio State basketball team almost blew a game that they couldn't afford to lose against USC, but they were able to pull out the win.

The Ohio State basketball team came into their game on Wednesday night as a desperate basketball team. They had lost four of their previous five games, which put them firmly on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament. Another loss in any of their final three games could take them out of the running for a bid.

Taking on USC, it looked like the Buckeyes were going to be able to get an easy win in the first half. They shot 73% from the field in the first half and held a 14-point lead. Micah Parrish looked like he was going to make every shot he looked at. Of course, things didn't stay easy for this team because they never do. They let USC climb back into it.

The Trojans got the margin as close as a tie game with under a minute left, but the Buckeyes were able to hold them off for an 87-82 victory. It was a game that the Buckeyes absolutely had to have to keep their season alive. Jake Diebler was able to keep his team from fully collapsing.The

Ohio State basketball team saves their season despite almost blowing a big lead

The Buckeyes didn't take the lead for good until Devin Royal had an and-one opportunity that he covered with just under 45 seconds left. The Buckeyes were then able to get a steal and make some free throws to seal the deal. They survive another night on the bubble.

Parrish finished with 20 points in the game and had his three-point shot working. He was able to really help the Buckeyes get that big lead in the first half. He cooled off in the second half but so did everyone else on the team. Still, it ended up being enough.
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[buckeyemania11]

Hopefully this puts a pep in their step. They can still salvage a tourney birth if they can win @ Indiana and beat Corn at home.

Maybe if they go 1-1 in those games and win a game in the B1G tourney they might slip in as well.

 

[TDunk]

Pulled it out. I feel bad for Bruce. He deserves a trip to the dance and more. Out of all the transfer portal pickups, Micah was my least excitable. But he's been the best. I want Diebler to succeed, but he has to identify key pieces better. Productivity over potential seems to be the key. I hate the transfer portal in major sports. Hired assassins vs rooting for players to develop and contribute.

 

[BB73]

Hopefully this puts a pep in their step. They can still salvage a tourney birth if they can win @ Indiana and beat Corn at home.

Maybe if they go 1-1 in those games and win a game in the B1G tourney they might slip in as well.

I was thinking the same thing, 2 more wins will hopefully get them in as long as there aren’t a bunch of conf tourney upsets.

 

[BB73]

Needed that one. 87-82!

Got up early to watch this game between 5 and 6 am without knowing the outcome. A good start to the day!

 

[buckeyemania11]

I was thinking the same thing, 2 more wins will hopefully get them in as long as there aren’t a bunch of conf tourney upsets.

Bracketology has us as one of the "Last 4 in" along with Indiana, winning @ Indiana would go a long way.

 

[Bestbuck36]

That's 1 in a row. Get to 5 and we'll talk