Ohio State women’s basketball has had an impressive season, going 24-5 and having numerous top-25 wins. While the Buckeyes were typically ranked as a top-ten side, recent losses to UCLA and USC have hurt their status. However, their bid for the NCAA Tournament has not changed, and they’re certainly going to get an at-large bid if they don’t win the Big Ten Tournament.
As for the upcoming series of games, despite their loss to the Maryland Terrapins, a team that entered that game at No. 19 in the nation, on Sunday, the Buckeyes will still have a double-bye scenario ahead of them. They came in at No. 3 in the conference.
The tournament will commence on Wednesday, as one can see below, but the Buckeyes have a few days before they will take the court because of its regular season success. Michigan State will likely be Ohio State’s first opponent, and it beat the Spartans 89-78 at home on Feb. 26.
Here is a breakdown of the seeding and potential matchups.
Ohio State has a chance to make a deep run in the Big Ten Tournament and certainly has the potential to do some damage. It is led in scoring by Cotie McMahon, who is averaging 16.9 points per game.
One of the best features of this Ohio State team is its depth of scoring, having four players hitting double figures and five scoring at least nine points per game. The Buckeyes also have their top-four weapons all able to shoot from deep. Put it all together, and this team has the potential to hang with anyone in the country.
This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: Ohio State women’s basketball earns double bye in Big Ten Tournament
