The Ohio State Buckeyes have shocked America and the Big Ten Conference this March. They picked up their third victory in a row on Friday in the 2023 Big Ten Tournament as the Buckeyes upset Michigan State.
In doing so, they became the lowest-seeded team in Big Ten Tourney history to advance to the tournament’s semifinal round.
Ohio State tops Michigan State for their 3rd win in as many days.
They also become the lowest seed ever to advance to the Big Ten semifinals!#ChampWeek #Big10Tournament #OhioState #GoBucks
— TheLines (@TheLinesUS) March 10, 2023
The shocking victory comes on the heels of a disappointing season in Columbus. Ohio State went 13-18 in the regular season. They sported a dismal 5-15 record in Big Ten play, which included separate losing streaks of five and nine games. This all came after the team started 10-3 and 2-0 in Big Ten play.
Now though, the Buckeyes are still in it to win it. If they can pull off a stunner and beat top-seeded Purdue on Saturday, they will advance to the tournament final on Sunday. Then, for Ohio State, it’s win and you’re in. A victory would clinch a berth in the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
“THE OHIO STATE BASKETBALL TEAM IS MOVING ON!” the OSU hoops account tweeted in excitement.
THE OHIO STATE BASKETBALL TEAM IS MOVING ON!#TEAM124 | #GOBUCKS pic.twitter.com/L1nEiWKAN0
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) March 10, 2023
Jake Marsh wondered if we were seeing a bid-stealer in front of our eyes.
Ohio State: BID STEALER?!?! https://t.co/OJpXx05D5P
— Jake Marsh (@PMTsportsbiz) March 10, 2023
Jon Rothstein tweeted, “Things you didn’t think you’d tweet: Ohio State is two wins away from the NCAA Tournament.”
Things you didn't think you'd tweet: Ohio State is two wins away from the NCAA Tournament. https://t.co/TFLnjj8RYC
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) March 10, 2023
The Sickos Committee made a hilarious side-by-side post of Ohio State mascot Brutus.
regular season Ohio State vs. post season Ohio State pic.twitter.com/HLmr8KBL3G
— The Sickos CBB Committee SOLE (@SickosCBB) March 10, 2023
[TheLines]