#3 Ohio State Takes On The Hoosiers In Value City Arena

When Indiana (12-16, 3-12) comes to Columbus today, the importance rests not so much on who the opponent is for Ohio State as it does that one more win brings the Buckeyes closer to a conference title. Should Michigan State knock off Purdue earlier in the day, they could clinch a share of the Big Ten title with a win.


Ohio State gets a breather of sorts with a home date against Indiana. The Hoosiers have lost 5 straight and 14 of their last 17 as they continue to battle Iowa for the not-so-coveted Big Ten cellar position. Indiana leads the all-time series 99-73 but OSU holds a 49-34 advantage playing at home. 


Jared Sullinger has been named one of five finalists for the Wayman Tisdale Award, to be given to the National Freshman of the Year. The winner will be announced on April 11. Ohio State is 18-0 at home after its most recent win vs. Illinois last Tuesday. 


The win total equals the school record set by the 2006-07 squad. Since Thad Matta took over Buckeye program in 2004-05, Ohio State is 117-10 in Columbus, the most home wins among Big Ten schools.


This game, I think, will go smoothly, and the Buckeyes should come out on top with a win.