Can Ohio State Buckeyes Tame the Cornell Big Red at Value City Arena?

As the Ohio State Buckeyes prepare to host the Cornell Big Red at Value City Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The Buckeyes, coming off a nail-biting game against the Illinois Fighting Illini on March 15, where they fell just short with a score of 74-77, are looking to bounce back and assert their dominance on their home court.

In that recent clash, despite an impressive second-half performance where OSU outscored Illinois by 45 points to 46 in the latter half, it was not enough to secure victory. The statistics tell a story of resilience and potential; OSU boasted a commendable field goal percentage of 46 percent and were particularly effective from inside the paint with 42 points. Their free throw accuracy stood at an impressive 77 percent.

However, it was turnovers and personal fouls that proved costly for OSU against Illinois. With a total of 11 turnovers and an assists turnover ratio of just 1.5, ball security will surely be an area of focus in training sessions leading up to their next game.

Looking further back at their performance against Iowa on March 14 shows OSU's ability to light up the scoreboard with a commanding total of 90 points. Their three-point shooting was particularly lethal that day as they hit an outstanding rate of 55 percent from beyond the arc.

The defensive prowess displayed by OSU has been notable too; they registered eight blocks in their solid win over Rutgers on March 10 while limiting them to only half-century points – showcasing that when dialed in defensively, this team can suffocate opponents' offenses effectively.

Cornell Big Red will certainly have their work cut out for them as they face off against this determined Ohio State side. COR's strategy must involve containing OSU's potent offense while exploiting any lapses in discipline that lead to turnovers or fouls from the Buckeyes.

For fans eager to see if Ohio State can harness its offensive firepower while tightening up defensively after recent lessons learned – all roads lead to Columbus come game day.

The showdown is scheduled for March 19 at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH. Tip-off is set for sharp at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans won't want to miss this clash which will be broadcasted live on ESPN2.