Oregon should be a much tougher opponent. The Ducks come into the contest with a 13-2 record. They have a balanced offensive attack but are led by 7-foot senior center, Nate Bittle, who averages 13.4 points per game. Size inside is something the OSU has struggled with all season.

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Three days after a 69-62 home loss to No. 18 Michigan State, Ohio State heads back on the road to play Minnesota. The Buckeyes are 9-5 overall and 1-2 in the Big Ten while the Golden Gophers are 8-6 and 0-3,

Ohio State basketball ended its three-game win streak with a seven-point loss at the hands of No. 18 Michigan State on Friday night. The Spartans didn't shoot well, but used their size advantage inside to take care of the Buckeyes,