July 13, 2026

Ohio State hoops now preparing for Rutgers after postponement of Penn State game

Adam Jardy   | Buckeye Xtra The Ohio State men’s basketball team was about midway through Tuesday’s practice when it became clear something was amiss. In preparation for a Wednesday home game with Penn State, the Buckeyes had been going over scouting reports, working on skills and trying keep up with their conditioning following a Sunday loss at Minnesota. Suddenly, the practice became a lot more physical, and the usual contact that would mark practices in advance of a game returned. The situation quickly dawned on them: the Penn State game was off. It marked the second time the Buckeyes have had a game postponed or canceled this season due to COVID-19, and again it had nothing to do with them. Another positive test within the Nittany Lions program had led to the postponement of the game. “The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, staff and the broader community are of the…

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