Buckeyes Meet with Media, Hold Open Practice in Portland – Ohio State Buckeyes
3/18/2015 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
March 18, 2015
- Ohio State Press Conference Transcript
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- NCAA Tournament Bracket
- Ohio State Notes
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PORTLAND, Ore.— The Ohio State men’s basketball team met with the media and held an open practice Wednesday afternoon at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. The Buckeyes tip with VCU at approximately 4:40 p.m. ET Thursday in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Ohio State, led by head coach Thad Matta, is making its 27th appearance in the NCAA tournament. Overall, Ohio State has a 48-25 record all-time in NCAA tournament play. The Buckeyes have advanced to play in 10 Final Fours, have finished as the runner up four times (1939, 1961, 1962, 2007) and own one title (1960). Ohio State finished third four times (1944, 1945, 1946, 1968). The Buckeyes played in four-consecutive NCAA “Sweet 16s,” a record accomplishment for Ohio State and the longest streak in the country from 2010-13. Ohio State last accomplished three consecutive “Sweet 16s” from 1960-62. The Buckeyes have made 14 “Sweet 16” appearances in NCAA tournament play.
