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Can Ohio State Buckeyes Overcome Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center?

As the Ohio State Buckeyes prepare to face off against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Kohl Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent performance trends. The Buckeyes have shown a strong offensive game in their past matchups, with a notable victory over the New Orleans Privateers where they scored 78 points, nearly double that of their opponents. Their field goal percentage stood at 44 percent and they excelled in two-point attempts with a success rate of 50 percent.


Mar 8, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) shoots the ball against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

The team's ability to convert opportunities into points was evident as they capitalized on turnovers, scoring 17 points from these chances. Additionally, their defensive play was solid; they outrebounded the Privateers by a significant margin and had an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.45.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for the Buckeyes. In an intense game against Penn State Nittany Lions, despite scoring 80 points and maintaining a three-point shooting percentage of 42 percent, they narrowly lost by three points in what was a high-scoring affair for both teams.


Mar 8, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Sean McNeil (4) looks to pass the ball against Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian (3) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game promises to be challenging as it will be played away from home turf at Madison's Kohl Center—a venue known for its energetic atmosphere that could influence player performance. The Buckeyes will need to leverage their strong offensive skills while tightening up defense if they hope to come out on top against the Badgers.


Fans can catch this exciting matchup on February 14th at 2:00 AM (UTC), broadcasted via Peacock online network. With both teams looking to assert dominance in this encounter, it is set up to be an enthralling Valentine's Day clash for basketball enthusiasts and loyal supporters alike.


Mar 8, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) looks to shoot against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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