"He said it's the team that plays the better team game that's going to win," - OSU’s Sergio Somma on the speech from Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach Ken Hitchcock.
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March 27
Men’s Hockey
OSU is up for challenge Columbus Dispatch -To provide some extra motivation, Markell enlisted the help of Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock. The Buckeyes practiced Wednesday in Nationwide Arena, and Hitchcock gave the boys a pep talk before they took the ice.
Top-seeded Terriers, Buckeyes to clash in second ... Laconia Citizen - Laconia,NH,USA The Buckeyes finished fifth in the CCHA with a 13-11-4 record (with three shootout wins). This will be the first time in Markell's tenure that Ohio State...
Women's Lacrosse
Women’s Basketball
Emotional reunion Columbus Dispatch - Former OSU coach VanDerveer to face Buckeyes on Saturday
"Sweet 16" on Palestra.net ...
Baseball
Buckeyes eager for Big Ten play Columbus Dispatch - Five victories in six games, including a stunning 7-1 upset of second-ranked University of Miami in Coral Gables, let Big Tens teams know Ohio State might not be the pushover it was in 2008 when conference play begins today.
Penn State begins conference play against OSU The Daily Collegian Online - University Park,PA,USA This weekend, the Penn State baseball team (13-8) will host the No. 28 Ohio State Buckeyes (18-3) at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park to open the Big Ten season ...
Chat with James Laurinaitis ESPN - USA Jonathan (Westerville, Ohio): What's your best memory of Columbus and Ohio State in your four years as a Buckeye and would coach Tressel ever allow you to ...
Cleveland Plain Dealer- Michigan State quarterback Brian Hoyer, Michigan tight end Mike Massey and Ohio State offensive tackle Alex Boone are among a handful of local players who will work out for the Browns April 14 in Berea.
OSU's Mullens heads to NBA Columbus Dispatch - B.J. Mullens gave Ohio State University fans only a hint of his basketball potential this season.
OSU scholars vs. NBA dollars Cleveland Plain Dealer - Last year when the Ohio State NFL prospects decided to pass up the pros for their senior seasons, Thad Matta asked Jim Tressel how he got the players to come back. Tressel said it wasn't him - it was the school.
Washington: Big Ten overlooked in NCAA tournament - The Daily ... The Daily Collegian - "And for us -- as a team we competed with Purdue, we competed with Ohio State and Michigan State." The Buckeyes easily advanced to the regional semifinals last weekend, while the Boilermakers and the Spartans pulled off double-digit ...
The Associated Press - I think it's exciting. You're looking at the future of women's basketball. Of course, as long as Stanford's in there, I like it. ...
USA Today - (AP) — Former Ohio State Left-hander Scott Lewis and right-hander Anthony Reyes will open the season as the Cleveland Indians' fourth and fifth starters. ...
Wizards will have to play without Espinoza Kansas City Star - Former Buckeye Roger Espinoza, in his second year with the Wizards, will be part of the Honduras national team that plays Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday night in a World Cup qualifier. Honduras also plays another World Cup qualifier April 1 against Mexico.
Men’s Basketball
Wrapping up a 22-11 Buckeye season Big Ten Network - Chicago,IL,USA The Rating Percentage Index was right on regarding Ohio State. It ranked the Buckeyes 32nd, basically on the border of making it to the second round. ...
March 25
Baseball
Hurricanes' bats subdued by Buckeyes MiamiHerald.com - Miami,FL,USA Ohio State limited the University of Miami to one hit, and the Buckeyes handed the seventh-ranked Canes their fifth loss of the season, ...
Ohio State hurlers lead upset over No. 2 Miami Big Ten Network - Chicago,IL,USA A trio of Ohio State pitchers, led by starter and winner Alex Wimmers, one-hit No. 2 Miami and the Buckeye bats did more than enough to secure a 7-1 victory ...
Lewis, Reyes earn spots in Indians' rotation AP: Former Ohio State Left-hander Scott Lewis and right-hander Anthony Reyes will open the season as the Cleveland Indians' fourth and fifth starters.
Women’s Lacrosse
No. 18 Buckeyes Still Rolling; Beat Cal Lacrosse Magazine Online - Baltimore,MD,USA This was the sixth-consecutive win for Ohio State. The Buckeyes took a 9-3 lead over the Bears into halftime; Kelly Haggerty had five goals and Rachel Hawes ...
California Falls to No. 16 Ohio State; Buckeyes Go 8-1 LaxPower - Philadelphia,PA,USA The Golden Bears' record fell to 4-7 after losing their fourth straight game and dropping to 3-4 in the all-time series with Ohio State. The Buckeyes...
Men’s Lacrosse
Ohio State Downed by No. 17 Colgate LaxPower - Philadelphia,PA,USA The game opens Great Western Lacrosse League play for the Buckeyes. Ohio State opened the scoring early in the first quarter before Colgate went on a ...
Men’s Basketball
Hayward's wayward foot brings back '71 faux pas Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee,WI,USA Marquette fans might recall a similar circumstance in the tournament in 1971, when the Golden Eagles played Ohio State on March 18, 1971, in the semifinals ...
Football
Pomp and circumstanceColumbus Dispatch -So, take a bow, James Laurinaitis, Brian Robiskie, Marcus Williams and Andrew Moses, for earning your degrees after winter quarter.
Two QB system possible | lansingstatejournal.com | Lansing State... All eyes on: The Buckeyes struggled at times on offense last year, and that was when they had star TB Chris "Beanie" Wells. With Wells leaving early for the NFL, Ohio State must find a replacement, possibly third-leading rusher Dan ...
March 24
Women’s Basketball
Hello, Sweet 16Columbus Dispatch – "It's been very good. It was a good, solid crowd; the Nationwide Arena crew did a great job, and the Ohio State staff has been on top of everything." – Rick Nixon, NCAA tournament rep
Made-over Buckeyes now flashier under FosterJackson ClarionLedger - "They are an athletic team up and down the floor," MSU coach Sharon Fanning said. "I don't think you can find a point guard anywhere in the country that can push it and find people any better than (Prahalis)."
Big Ten Network - Big Ten champion Ohio State advanced to its first Sweet 16 since 2005 with a close win over Mississippi State, while Purdue is also headed to the regional semifinals after upsetting North Carolina on Monday night.
OSU's pressure gets to MSU late Columbus Dispatch – The game was a full-court, full-speed encounter between two fast, athletic teams. In the end, the Buckeyes proved a tick faster
Four things Doug Lesmerises thinks about the NCAA Women's Tournament Cleveland Plain Dealer1. I told Ohio State women's coach Jim Foster recently that B.J. Mullens should come to his practices to watch Jantel Lavender in action. He said a lot of the men's players actually stop by on a regular basis, and his players watch the men practice, too. He said they all appreciate good basketball. So, reminder to the men, more women's practices to watch this week.
Columbus crowd watches Ohio State advance Sports Network - USA Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - Jantel Lavender posted 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the third-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes to a 64-58 victory over the ...
ESPN - It wasn't easy, but impressive performances by a pair of young stars helped Ohio State find a way to reverse its recent trend of surprising first-round ...
Palo Alto Online - Palo Alto,CA,USA - The victory set up an interesting contest between the Cardinal and third-seeded Ohio State in the Berkeley Regional at Haas Pavilion on Saturday. VanDerveer coached at Ohio State before venturing west, and Buckeyes' freshman guard Samantha Prahalis played on the USA Women's U18 National Team with Ogwumike and Boothe.
Cleveland Plain DealerCOLUMBUS -- It's a second chance for a team that left Alaska the previous weekend after losing in the quarterfinals of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association tournament thinking its bubble had burst. Next game: OSU vs. Boston University at Manchester, N.H., Saturday, 5:30 p.m., ESPN2
OSU insider Evan Turner finished as one of nine players in NCAA Division I to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists and steals, shot 50.3 percent from the field and ranked 26th nationally in free throws made.
WBNS-TV Football players James Laurinitis and Brian Robiskie were among the more than 1,800 Ohio State University students graduating at Winter Quarter ceremonies on Sunday.
Mississippi State no charity case Boston Herald - United States ... the third-seeded Buckeyes (28-5) to an easy win against the No. 14 Pioneers (25-8) in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State will play Mississippi State tomorrow in ...
Men’s Hockey
NCAA Update: Road to the Frozen Four & More | vees:blog Zac Dalpe and Cory Schneider will see tournament play in their rookie seasons as the Ohio State Buckeyes are ranked #4 (of 4) in the Northeast Bracket. Schneider has to overcome a mid-season injury and fight his way back into the ...
Tough schedule helps Buckeyes garner NCAA bid Columbus Dispatch - The Ohio State men's hockey team waited a week to learn if it would get a bid to the NCAA Tournament. Its chances were diminished after losing a playoff series to Alaska on March 15, but a tough schedule and some quality wins gave the Buckeyes hope that they would be rewarded.
Terriers top dogs in experts' eyes Boston Globe - United States It would be easy to assume that the Terriers will roll past the Buckeyes (23-14-4) given that BU has one loss in its last 21 games (17-1-3) and Ohio State...
Sunday's Big Ten baseball recap - Big Ten Network OHIO STATE 9, HARTFORD 8: No. 22 Ohio State won its ninth consecutive game with a 9-8 win over Hartford on Sunday at Chain of Lakes Field. Ohio State (17-2) starting pitcher Ross Oltorik pitched a career-long five innings, allowing just one run off six hits to ... Justin Miller led the Buckeyes offensively with four hits and three RBI. The senior captain recorded his 55th career multi-hit game and his three RBI represented the 35th time he has had multiple RBIs in a game. ...
Baseball Falls 9-8 to Ohio State in Sunshine State Finale Hartfordhawks.com - CT,USA ... in Florida with a 9-8 loss to Big Ten foe #22 Ohio State on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks fall to 1-10 in 2009, while the Buckeyes stand at 17-2 overall. ...
Men’s Basketball
Buckeyes await word from Mullens, look ahead SportingNews.com - USA COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- After a quick knockout in the NCAA tournament, for the third year in a row the big question surrounding Ohio State's program is: Will ...
The Virginian-Pilot - As it turned out, both the atmosphere and the opponent - Ohio State star J. Jaggers - were overwhelming. Williams' thrilling run finally ended with a 10-4 ...
Iowa takes second straight title | HonoluluAdvertiser ... The Buckeyes had three finalists, most in the field, but lost to unbeaten top seeds at 133 and 184 pounds. Top seed Franklin Gomez (27-2) of Michigan put an early dent in Ohio State's title hopes with a 5-4 decision at 133 over Reece ...
Freshman leads Ohio State in NCAA women's opener The Detroit News - Detroit,MI,USA ...Ohio State's dynamic freshman point guard scored a career-high 23 points to go with seven assists and lead the Buckeyes past Sacred Heart 77-63 on ...
OSU men need talent as well as continuity Columbus Dispatch - Columbus,OH,USA For Ohio State fans looking for something to cheer about it, that is about as good as it gets. Assuming Turner and Buford return, the Buckeyes will not only ...
Ohio State men's basketball team gets schooled in the class of ... The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USA Dayton- Every Ohio State men's basketball player should plop in front of the television to watch No. 1 Pitt meet No. 8 Oklahoma State today and consider it ...
Buckeyes lose when the foul never comes The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USA AP HEADLINES by Doug Lesmerises Ohio State coach Thad Matta was calling for a foul after OSU point guard PJ Hill made two free throws with 9.1 seconds left ...
Men’s Gymnastics
Michigan crushes Buckeyes in first road win since 1977 Michigan Daily - Ann Arbor,MI,USA For the first time since 1977, Michigan beat Ohio State in Columbus, 357.60-349.70. Michigan not only got its highest overall score of the year but ...
Athletics
Your Ohio State questions answered The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USA Rick Shoemaker, New Carlisle, Ohio. Aey, Rick: With no seniors on the roster, the Buckeyes wouldn't have a scholarship available for next season unless ...
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - St. Louis- He's known throughout the country as a big-stage performer, and Ohio State senior J Jaggers showed Thursday in the opening rounds of the NCAA ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Buckeyes senior J. Jaggers (27-7) will try to defend his title at 141, taking on Old Dominion's Ryan Williams (39-3). Jaggers placed seventh in 2007. ...
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - OSU wrestlers continued to put on a show at the Scottrade Center as senior and defending national champ J. Jaggers (141) stunned Iowa State junior Nick ...
The Daily Collegian Online - The first day of the 2009 NCAA Fencing Championships saw the Penn State fencing team get out to a hot start and end up in an enviable ...
Colorado Daily- Horanyi, 22, arrived at Ohio State in 2005 as one of the nation’s most heavily recruited junior fencers. He chose the Buckeyes over two other fencing powers ...
Buckeyes get burnt by Siena Toledo Blade - Toledo,OH,USA Siena prevailed 74-72 in double overtime, handing the Buckeyes their first defeat in the NCAA's opening round since Ohio State lost to Utah State 77-68 in ...
Siena pressure proved Buckeyes may need ... The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USA Up 41-30 with 14:30 to play, Ohio State turned it over eight times in the next six minutes as Siena rallied, the Buckeyes several times unable to advance ...
Turner had the shots to make a difference The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USA I'm kind of in disbelief," Turner said after the loss in the Ohio State locker room. As the Saints made their run, Turner did his best to keep the Buckeyes...
Women’s Basketball
OSU sees no need to revisit the pastColumbus Dispatch
Sacred Heart Plays Ohio State In ncaas Hartford Courant - United States The Big Ten champion Buckeyes are led by forward Jantel Lavender, the Big Ten player of the year, who averages 21.1 points and 10.9 rebounds. Ohio State is ...
Sacred Heart recognizes uphill task International Herald Tribune - France 10 team in the nation in Ohio State, but they have to do it in the Buckeyes' hometown. "We're the 14th seed, playing the No. 3 seed," Pioneers forward ...
Big Ten Network - OHIO STATE 2, INDIANA 0: Alex Wimmers pitched his second consecutive gem, going the distance, striking out 14 and not walking a batter, and Ohio State...
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