June 20, 2026

Men’s Basketball: Ohio State kicks off Big Ten play on the road against Penn State


Ohio State men’s basketball celebrates after the Ohio State-Duke game Tuesday. Ohio State won 71-66. Credit: Gabe Haferman | Assistant Photo Editor When the buzzer sounded and the clock hit zero Tuesday, Ohio State had knocked off the No. 1 team in the nation — but the job didn’t end there.  The Buckeyes’ (5-2, 0-0 Big Ten) triumph over Duke was arguably one of the biggest wins of the young college basketball season and provided a major confidence boost for a fairly inexperienced team heading into conference play. But, Ohio State assistant coach Ryan Pedon said the Buckeyes can’t live in the past with a difficult stretch — including multiple Big Ten matchups — approaching.  “The reality is: In basketball, you don’t have time to enjoy the fruits. Our players will have to understand that. They know we’ve got to turn the page and do it very quickly,” Pedon said.…

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