Ohio State Buckeyes at Penn State Nittany Lions basketball preview box breakdown

No. 23 Ohio State Buckeyes (21-8, 10-6) at Penn State Nittany Lions (15-14, 3-13) When: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Where: Bryce Jordan Center (15,261) TV: Big Ten Network Announcers: Kevin Kugler (Play-by-Play) and Bob Wenzel (Analysis) • Matta can tie OSU wins record with victory Breaking down the Buckeyes: Ohio State still won’t have backup big man Anthony Lee, out for nearly a month with a groin injury. … Ohio State is tied for fifth in the conference at 10-6, and the chances of a top four finish and double bye in the Big Ten Tournament are slim. Iowa’s win over Indiana on Tuesday moved the Hawkeyes to 11-6 and into sole possession of fourth and they hold the tiebreaker over Ohio State. The Buckeyes are going to need two wins this week and some help. Not that playing one extra game as the No. 5 seed or No. 6 seed in the tournament is a big deal. … …

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