Ohio State basketball vs Northwestern preview: TV info, key players, starters, prediction


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State basketball will look to bounce back from a loss to Indiana when it hosts Northwestern Sunday evening. The game — because of COVID interruptions — will serve as the Buckeyes’ first home game since their 73-55 win over Wisconsin on Dec. 11. The Wildcats are on a two-game losing streak following games against Michigan State and Penn State. The two programs split last season’s games, each winning at home. What: No. 13 Ohio State (9-3, 3-1 Big Ten) vs. Northwestern (8-4, 1-2 Big Ten). Where: Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio. When: Today, 5:30 p.m. TV: Big Ten Network Projected Starters Ohio State: Jamari Wheeler (6.8 ppg), Malaki Branham (9.3 ppg), Justin Ahrens (8.2 ppg), E.J. Liddell (18.9 ppg) and Zed Key (9.4 ppg). Northwestern: Chase Audige (10.2 ppg), Boo Buie (15.3 ppg), Ty Berry (8.3 ppg), Pete Nance (15.9 ppg) and Robbie Beran (6.4 ppg). What…

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