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Ohio State Basketball Looks to Gain Momentum Against West Virginia in Cleveland Showdown

COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team (7-2, 1-1 Big Ten) will face the West Virginia Mountaineers (8-3) in the Cleveland Hoops Showdown on Saturday night, seeking to build momentum after a mixed start to the season. The Buckeyes have largely defeated weaker opponents but struggled against top-tier competition, hoping to improve their resume for a potential NCAA Tournament berth.

The Mountaineers, like the Buckeyes, have also had an inconsistent season, losing games against tougher opponents.

The game will be held at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, and is scheduled to tip-off at 8:00 p.m. ET. ESPNU will broadcast the game nationally, with John Schriffen providing play-by-play commentary and King McClure offering analysis. Streaming options are available through FUBO, which may offer free trials for new subscribers.

Fans can follow ongoing coverage of the game and other Ohio State news on X (formerly Twitter) @BuckeyesWire and on Facebook.

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