Athletics Good Stuff – Ohio State Buckeyes
11/22/2011 12:00:00 AM | General
Nov. 22, 2011
Athletes of the Week
Buckeye forward Alex Lippincott was named the CCHA Offensive Player of the Weekafter posting four points in the Ohio State men’s hockey team’ssweep at Michigan over the weekend. Lippincott was named the game’sfirst star in the 6-5 win at Michigan Saturday after a career-hightwo goals and four points. In addition, he matched his career bestwith two assists and a +2 mark. Senior Natalie Spooner helped lead the Ohio State women’s ice hockeyteam to a sweep at Syracuse, tallying two goals and two assists onthe weekend.
No. 3/3 Men’s Basketball (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten)
Head coach: Thad Matta
JaredSullinger had 20 points and 11 rebounds in little more than ahalf and No. 3-ranked Ohio State used an 18-0 blitz to roll to an85-41 victory over Jackson State Nov. 18. Deshaun Thomas, William Buford and Jordan Sibert each had 11 points for the Buckeyes (3-0), whowere coming off an 81-74 victory over No. 7 Florida, also in theGlobal Sports Shootout. All 12 players on the roster saw action,with 11 scoring and all 12 grabbing at least one rebound.
No. 24 Women’s Basketball (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten)
Head coach: Jim Foster
Ohio State head coach Jim Foster has signed three prospects to National Letters ofIntent to play for the Buckeyes beginning next season. The classincludes Ameryst Alston, a 5-9 guard and Ohio Ms. Basketball fromCanton McKinley, McDonald’s All-American nominee Lisa Blair, a 6-6center from Brooklyn, N.Y., and Caitlin Craft, a 5-8 All-Ohio guardfrom Findlay and sister of Aaron Craft on the Ohio State men’s basketball team.
Samantha Prahalis and Tayler Hill combined for 44 points Nov. 18 as No. 24 Ohio Statedefeated visiting Temple, 70-66, in front of 3,659 fans at ValueCity Arena.
No. 15 Field Hockey (12-9, 4-2 Big Ten)
Head coach: Anne Wilkinson
Four members of the Ohio State field hockey team have earnedAll-West Region honors from the National Field Hockey CoachesAssociation, the NFHCA announced Nov. 17. Jenn Sciulli and Paula Pastor-Pitarque were both named to the first team, whileBerta Queralt and Danica Deckard were second-team selections.
Football (6-5, 3-4 Big Ten)
Head coach: Luke Fickell
No. 21 Penn State defeated Ohio State 20-14 Nov. 19 before aSenior Day crowd of 105,493 at Ohio Stadium.
Offensively, Ohio State was led by quarterback Braxton Miller, who totaled 188 all-purpose yards, 105 on theground and 83 through the air on 7-of-17 passing. Daniel ‘Boom’Herron added 76 yards rushing on 18 carries in his final home gameas a Buckeye.
No. 14/14t Men’s Ice Hockey (10-3-1, 7-2-1-1 CCHA)
Head coach: Mark Osiecki
With 11 points combined from the trio of Alex Lippincott, Ryan Dzingel and Chris Crane, the No. 14/14t Buckeyes skated to a 6-5 win overNo. 7-ranked Michigan Nov. 19 at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor, Mich.The win gives the Buckeyes a two-game sweep of the Wolverines(7-5-2, 3-5-2-1 CCHA) after a 2-1 victory Nov. 18, moving theirwinning streak to seven and unbeaten streak to nine.
Women’s Ice Hockey (7-4-1, 7-4-1-1 WCHA)
Head coach: Nate Handrahan
Seniors Kelly Wild and Laura McIntosh were selected as captains for the 2011-12season, head coach Nate Handrahan announced Nov. 14. Senior Natalie Spooner and junior Paige Semenza were named assistant captains. Wild, McIntosh andSpooner were assistants last season, while the honor is the firstfor Semenza.
Spooner and freshman Danielle Gagne scored two goals apiece in the Ohio Statewomen’s hockey team’s 6-3 win at Syracuse Nov. 18.
Senior captain McIntosh scored back-to-back goals in the firstperiod and led Ohio State to a 4-3 victory over Syracuse Nov. 19 atthe Tennity Ice Pavilion in Syracuse, N.Y. The Buckeyes (7-4-1)picked up their third series sweep of the season with thewin.
Women’s Soccer (12-9-2, 5-5-1 Big Ten)
Head coach: Lori Walker
After defeating No. 15 Milwaukee 2-0 in the second round of theNCAA Tournament Nov. 18, the Buckeyes dropped a 2-1 decision totop-seeded and No. 3 Duke in the third round in Durham, N.C. Nov.20. With the loss, the Buckeyes’ season comes to a close with a12-9-2 record and a second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance.
Men’s Swimming & Diving
Head coaches: Bill Wadley & Vince Panzano
Ohio State defeated Purdue 170-130 and host Iowa 163-137 in adouble dual meet Nov. 18 at Iowa.
The Buckeyes host the Ohio State Invite December 2-4 at McCorkleAquatic Pavilion.
Women’s Swimming & Diving
Head coaches: Bill Dorenkott & Vince Panzano
As of Nov. 20, Ohio State continues to lead the field at thePitt Invitational after the second day of the weekend competition.The Buckeyes have 925 points, followed by Pitt (546), West Virginia(505), Connecticut (394), Cincinnati (205) and Michigan(110).
No. 25 Women’s Volleyball (18-13, 8-10 Big Ten)
Head coach: Geoff Carlston
Ohio State dropped a 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 28-26) decision to No.8 Purdue Nov. 18 and defeated Indiana 3-0 (25-7, 25-18, 25-19) Nov.20 in St. John Arena.
The Buckeyes honored seniors Kelli Barhorst and Sarah Mignin in front of 1,144 fans Nov. 20 during the matchagainst Indiana.
No. 10 Wrestling (4-0)
Head coach: Tom Ryan
10th-ranked Ohio State improved to 4-0 following a 21-12victory vs. No. 15 Virginia Tech Nov. 20 in St. John Arena. FiveBuckeyes scored wins in Ohio State’s season home opener.
Ohio State Athletics Schedule
Nov. 21- Dec. 4
Nov. 21
Men’s Basketball vs. North Florida, 8:30 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Value City Arena
Men’s Cross Country, NCAA Championships
All Day
Terre Haute, Ind.
Women’s Cross Country, NCAA Championships
All Day
Terre Haute, Ind.
Nov. 22
Women’s Basketball vs. Howard, 7 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Value City Arena
Nov. 23
Women’s Volleyball vs. Penn State, 7 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, St. John Arena
Men’s Basketball vs. VMI, 7 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Value City Arena
Nov. 25
Women’s Basketball vs. Stony Brook, 2 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Value City Arena
Men’s Basketball vs. Valparaiso, 6:30 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Value City Arena
Women’s Volleyball vs. Michigan, 7 p.m.
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Minnesota Duluth 7:07 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, OSU Ice Rink
Nov. 26
Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Minnesota Duluth, 4:07 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, OSU Ice Rink
Football vs. Michigan, TBA
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Nov. 27
Women’s Basketball vs. LSU, 5 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Value City Arena
Nov. 29
Men’s Basketball vs. Duke, 9:30 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Value City Arena
Nov. 30
Women’s Basketball vs. Florida State, 8:30 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Value City Arena
Dec. 2
Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Lake Superior State, 7:05 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio , Value City Arena
Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Niagara, 7:07 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, OSU Ice Rink
Women’s Swimming, Ohio State Invite, All Day
Columbus, Ohio, McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion
Wrestling, Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, All Day
Las Vegas, Nev.
Men’s Swimming, Ohio State Invite, All Day
Columbus, Ohio, McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion
Dec. 3
Men’s Basketball vs. Texas-Pan American, noon
Columbus, Ohio , Value City Arena
Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Niagara, 2:07 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, OSU Ice Rink
Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Lake Superior State, 8:05 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Value City Arena
Wrestling, Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, All Day
Las Vegas, Nev.
Football, Big Ten Championship, TBA
Indianapolis, Ind.
Women’s Swimming, Ohio State Invite, All Day
Columbus, Ohio, McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion
Men’s Swimming, Ohio State Invite, All Day
Columbus, Ohio
Dec. 4
Women’s Basketball vs. Oklahoma, 3 p.m.
Norman, Okla.
Women’s Swimming, Ohio State Invite, All Day
Columbus, Ohio, McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion
Men’s Swimming, Ohio State Invite, All Day
Columbus, Ohio, McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion
