Ohio State Women's Basketball Big Ten Tournament
The Ohio State women's basketball team is getting ready for the Big Ten Tournament, which takes place from March 9-13, 2021. The Buckeyes are one of 14 teams that will compete in the tournament, which will determine the Big Ten champion and who will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. If you're a Buckeyes fan or just love women's basketball, here's what you need to know about the Ohio State Women's Basketball Big Ten Tournament:
Ohio State's Season So Far
The Ohio State women's basketball team has had a rollercoaster of a season so far. They have a record of 13-6 overall and 9-6 in the Big Ten, which puts them in seventh place in the conference standings. The Buckeyes have had some impressive wins, including a victory over then-No. 11 Michigan, but they've also had some disappointing losses, such as a defeat against Illinois.
Despite their ups and downs, the Buckeyes have shown that they can compete with some of the best teams in the country. They have a talented roster that includes Dorka Juhasz, who leads the team in scoring and rebounding. Jacy Sheldon and Braxtin Miller are also key players to watch, as they both average double-digit points per game.
The Big Ten Tournament Format
The Big Ten Tournament is a single-elimination tournament that features all 14 teams in the conference. The teams are seeded based on their conference record, with the top four teams receiving a double bye and the next four teams receiving a single bye.
The tournament begins with the first round on March 9, with the lower-seeded teams facing off against each other. The second round takes place on March 11, with the winners of the first-round games facing the teams that received a single bye. The quarterfinals are on March 12, with the teams that received a double bye entering the tournament. The semifinals take place on March 13, with the championship game following later that day.
Ohio State's Tournament Schedule
Ohio State will play their first game in the tournament on March 11, in the second round. Their opponent has not yet been determined, as the first-round games have not been played yet.
If the Buckeyes win their second-round game, they will advance to the quarterfinals on March 12, where they will face either Iowa, Purdue, or Michigan State. If they win that game, they will move on to the semifinals on March 13. The championship game will take place later that day.
How to Watch the Tournament
The Big Ten Tournament will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network, with the championship game airing on ESPN2. If you don't have cable, you can stream the games using services like Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV.
You can also follow along with the action on social media. The Ohio State women's basketball team has a Twitter account (@OhioStateWBB) and Instagram account (@ohiostate_wbb) where they post updates and highlights. The Big Ten Conference also has a Twitter account (@bigten) where they post scores and highlights from all of the conference's sports.
Final Thoughts
The Ohio State women's basketball team has the potential to make a run in the Big Ten Tournament and earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. With talented players like Dorka Juhasz, Jacy Sheldon, and Braxtin Miller leading the way, the Buckeyes are a team to watch out for.
Make sure to tune in to the Big Ten Tournament to cheer on Ohio State and see who will come out on top as the Big Ten champion. It's sure to be an exciting week of basketball!
