Athletics Good Stuff – Ohio State Buckeyes
4/17/2012 12:00:00 AM | General
April 17, 2012
Athletes of the Week
Senior opposite Shawn Sangrey celebrated senior night April 13 with a dominating offensive performance vs. MIVA opponent IPFW in Columbus. The Columbia, Pa., product led the Buckeyes to a 3-1 win over the Mastodons that sealed a share of the MIVA regular season title. Sangrey tallied his third 30-kill performance of the season in the win, totaling 31 kills over four sets played for a 7.75 kills per set average. He also added 12 digs in the match for his third straight double-double and seventh overall this season. Sangrey also had three service aces and one block assist for the Buckeyes. He averaged 8.62 points per set in the win.
Men’s lacrosse senior defenseman Keenan Ochwat, the Buckeyes’ leader on defense this season, hada standout game for the Buckeyes in their 12-9 win at Michigan inthe Big House April 14. As a close defenseman, he had anoutstanding seven groundballs to set his career high and recordedtwo caused turnovers while holding the player he covered to justone assist on the day. Ochwat has a team-best 23 caused turnoverson the year, along with 29 groundballs. He is 13th in the NCAA incaused turnovers per game.
Baseball (21-14, 6-6 Big Ten)
Head coach: Greg Beals
Outfielder Patrick Porter has been named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week,the conference office announced April 9. The award, which is sharedwith Reid Roper of Illinois, is the second Big Ten weekly award forthe Buckeyes this season after Josh Dezse was named Big Ten Player of the Week Feb. 20.
Ohio State held on to defeat Ohio, 6-5, on a cold and windy April10 at Nick Swisher Field at Bill Davis Stadium.
Ohio State defeated Akron, 7-2, April 11 at Nick Swisher Field atBill Davis Stadium.
Ohio State plated seven runs in the bottom of the first en route toa 10-2 victory over Nebraska April 11 at Nick Swisher Field at BillDavis Stadium.
Ohio State fell to Nebraska in both games of a doubleheader, 5-4and 17-9, April 15 at Nick Swisher Field at Bill DavisStadium.
Football
Head coach: Urban Meyer
Inclement weather forced Ohio State facilities and operationspersonnel to move the student-centered practice indoors April 14,but that didn’t dampen the crowd or the enthusiasm. Approximately3,100 students and staff showed up for a hard hitting, two-hourpractice that was full of ooohs and aaahs and included a live fieldgoal drill with hundreds of fans on the field surrounding theaction.
Men’s Golf
Head coach: Donnie Darr
After battling through a very wet opening day of action at the42nd-annual Robert Kepler Intercollegiate, the Ohio State men’sgolf team returned to the green April 15 and finished in afifth-place tie. The Buckeyes posted a 26-over 310 during the thirdround of play, to end the tournament with a 57-over 909total.
No. 7 Men’s Gymnastics
Head coach: Rustam Sharipov
No. 7 Ohio State has been selected to advance to the 2012 NCAAMen’s Gymnastics National Qualifier, the NCAA Men’s Gymnasticscommittee announced April 10. The national qualifier, whichconsists of two pre-qualifying sessions, will be conducted April 19at Lloyd Noble Center on the campus of the University ofOklahoma.
Men’s Lacrosse (6-6, 3-1 ECAC)
Head coach: Nick Myers
DominiqueAlexander, a junior midfielder on the Ohio State men’s lacrosseteam, has been named the ECAC Lacrosse League Co-Offensive Playerof the Week, the conference announced April 9.
Ohio State defeated Michigan, 12-9, in the first meeting betweenthe teams as varsity programs April 14. The game, dubbed the Battleat the Big House, was played in Michigan Stadium in front of 4,458fans.
No. 10 Women’s Lacrosse (9-4, 1-3 ALC)
Head coach: Alexis Venechanos
AlaynaMarkwordt, a senior attacker on the 10th-ranked Ohio Statewomen’s lacrosse team, was named Offensive Player of the Week bythe American Lacrosse Conference.
10th-ranked Ohio State fell to No. 13 Penn State, 15-12, in an ALCshowdown April 15 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
No. 6 Rowing
Head coach: Andy Teitelbaum
Ohio State’s First Varsity Eight has been named the Big TenConference Co-Boat of the Week the league announced April 10. OhioState shares the honor with Michigan’s First Varsity Eight. It isthe first weekly laurel for the Buckeyes this season and firstsince 2009.
No. 6 Ohio State downed Oklahoma, Oregon State and Tennessee bywinning 12 out of 14 races April 14 on Belleville Lake in AnnArbor, Mich. The Buckeyes won all six races en route to defeatingthe Sooners and then earned six victories over the Beavers and LadyVolunteers.
Softball (24-16, 5-6 Big Ten)
Head coach: Linda Kalafatis
With the bat of freshman Maddy McIntyre, Ohio State defeated Dayton, 3-2, in a comebackwin April 11 at Buckeye Field.
Ohio State fell in a doubleheader at Purdue April 15 at the VarsitySoftball Complex in West Lafayette, Ind. The Buckeyes fell short ingame one, 2-1, while dropping game two, 8-3, vs. theBoilermakers.
No. 2 Men’s Tennis (27-2, 8-0 Big Ten)
Head coach: Ty Tucker
No. 2 Ohio State defeated No. 23 Illinois 7-0 April 13 at theVarsity Indoor Tennis Center in front of 326 fans.
No. 2 Ohio State netted a 5-2 win over No. 46 Northwestern April 15at the outdoor Varsity Tennis Courts. The victory over the Wildcatsextended Ohio State’s conference win streak to 88 matches.
Women’s Tennis (8-14, 3-6 Big Ten)
Head coach: Chuck Merzbacher
Ohio State fell to No. 23 Illinois, 4-3, on the road inChampaign, Ill., April 13.
Ohio State dropped a 5-2 decision at No. 11-ranked NorthwesternSunday afternoon in Evanston, Ill. The Wildcats won the doublespoints and the first four singles matches off the court for the BigTen Conference victory.
Men’s Track and Field
Interim head coach: Ed Beathea
Ohio State put a wrap on the 27th edition of the Jesse OwensTrack Classic April 14 at a rain-soaked Jesse Owens MemorialStadium. The Buckeyes earned wins in a total of six events,including victories in both the 4x100m and 4x400m relays. Despitethe steady rain, the meet was complete on time and withoutinterruption.
Women’s Track and Field
Head coach: Karen Dennis
Ohio State put on a strong showing at a rainy Jesse OwensMemorial Stadium April 14. Even in the wet and cooler conditions,several Buckeyes turned in PR’s and first-place performances infront of the home fans.
No. 8/10 Men’s Volleyball (19-8, 9-3 MIVA)
Head coach: Pete Hanson
GraysonOverman was awarded with his second consecutive MIVA DefensivePlayer of the Week honor, the league announced April 9. It is thesecond of the season and the third of his career.
No. 8/10 Ohio State captured is sixth consecutive MIVA regularseason title with a 3-1 (25-23, 25-23, 23-25, 25-23) victory overconference rival IPFW April 13 in St. John Arena.
No. 8/10 Ohio State swept George Mason (25-23, 25-23, 25-22) April15 in Fairfax, Va.
Ohio State Athletics Schedule
April 16-29
April 17
Baseball vs. Xavier, 6:35 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Nick Swisher Field at Bill Davis Stadium
April 18
Softball vs. Ohio, 5 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Buckeye Field
Softball vs. Ohio, 7 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Buckeye Field
Baseball vs. Cincinnati, 7 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Nick Swisher Field at Bill Davis Stadium
Men’s Tennis at Purdue, TBA
West Lafayette, Ind.
April 19-21
Men’s Track at Mt. SAC Relays, All Day
Walnut, California
April 19
Men’s Gymnastics at NCAA Qualifier, TBA
Norman, Okla.
April 20-21
Women’s Track at Florida Invitational, TBA
Gainesville, Fla.
Men’s Track at All-Ohio Championships, All Day
Oxford, Ohio
April 20
Women’s Tennis vs. Michigan State, 2 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Varsity Tennis Courts
Baseball at Illinois, 7:05 p.m.
Champaign, Ill.
Women’s Gymnastics at NCAA Championships, TBA
Gwinnett, Ga.
Men’s Gymnastics Team & All-Around Finals, TBA
Norman, Okla.
April 21
Men’s Lacrosse vs. Air Force, 11 a.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Ohio Stadium
Women’s Soccer vs. West Virginia, 1 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Upper Practice Field
Women’s Lacrosse vs. American, 2 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium
Football Spring Game, 1:30 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Ohio Stadium
Women’s Soccer vs. Pittsburgh, 3 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Upper Practice Field
Baseball at Illinois, 4:05 p.m.
Champaign, Ill.
Softball vs. Nebraska, 5 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Buckeye Field
Softball vs. Nebraska, 7 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Buckeye Field
Men’s Gymnastics Individual Event Finals, TBA
Norman, Okla.
Women’s Volleyball at Purdue, TBA
Lexington, Ky.
Women’s Golf Lady Buckeye Invitational Round 1 & 2, All Day
Columbus, Ohio, OSU Scarlet Course
Women’s Track at Florida Invitational, TBA
Gainesville, Fla.
Women’s Volleyball at Kentucky, TBA
Lexington, Ky.
April 22
Women’s Tennis at Michigan, 12 p.m.
Ann Arbor, Mich.
Men’s Tennis vs. Michigan, 12 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Varsity Tennis Courts
Softball vs. Nebraska, 2 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Buckeye Field
Baseball at Illinois, 2:05 p.m.
Champaign, Ill.
Women’s Golf Lady Buckeye Invitational Round 3, All Day
Columbus, Ohio, OSU Scarlet Course
April 25
Baseball vs. Bowling Green, 6:35 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Nick Swisher Field at Bill Davis Stadium
Men’s Volleyball at TBD, TBA
TBA
April 26-28
Men’s Track at Drake Relays, All Day
Des Moines, Iowa
Women’s Track at Penn Relays, TBA
Philadelphia, Pa.
April 26-29
Women’s Tennis Big Ten Tournament, All Day
Columbus, Ohio, Varsity Tennis Courts
Men’s Tennis at Big Ten Tournament, All Day
Evanston, Ill.
April 27
Baseball at Penn State, 6:05 p.m.
State College, Pa.
Men’s Golf at Big Ten Championships Round 1 & 2, All Day
French Lick, Ind.
Women’s Golf at Big Ten Championships Round 1 & 2, All Day
French Lick, Ind.
April 28
Women’s Rowing vs. Harvard, 9 a.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Griggs Reservoir, Scioto River
Women’s Rowing vs. Virginia, 9 a.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Griggs Reservoir, Scioto River
Women’s Lacrosse at John Hopkins, 1 p.m.
Baltimore, MD
Men’s Lacrosse at Fairfield, 1 p.m.
Fairfield, Conn.
Women’s Rowing vs. Clemson, 1 p.m.
Columbus, Ohio, Griggs Reservoir, Scioto River
Softball at Northwestern, 2 p.m.
Evanston, IL
Baseball at Penn State, 2:05 p.m.
State College, Pa.
Softball at Northwestern, 4 p.m.
Evanston, IL
Women’s Golf at Big Ten Championships Round 3, All Day
French Lick, Ind.
Men’s Volleyball at TBD, TBA
TBA
April 29
Baseball at Penn State, 1:05 p.m.
State College, Pa.
Softball at Northwestern, 2 p.m.
Evanston, IL
Women’s Golf at Big Ten Championships Round 4, All Day
French Lick, Ind.
Men’s Track at Payton Jordan Invitational, All Day
Palo Alto, Calif.
Men’s Golf at Big Ten Championships Round 4, All Day
French Lick, Ind.
