Indiana vs. Ohio State: NCAA Tournament Implications on Senior Day

The Indiana Hoosiers (18-12, 9-10 Big Ten) face the Ohio State Buckeyes (19-11, 11-8 Big Ten) on Saturday at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, in a game with significant NCAA Tournament implications for both teams.

Game Details

• Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
• Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio
• TV: FOX
• Streaming: FuboTV

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Indiana snapped a four-game losing streak with a decisive 77-47 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday. Ohio State is coming off back-to-back wins, including a 94-62 road win at Penn State and an 82-74 victory over No. 8 Purdue.

Tournament Bubble Pressure

The Hoosiers are firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble and a road win against a quality Big Ten opponent like Ohio State could significantly boost their chances of making the tournament. The Buckeyes are also considered a bubble team, slightly ahead of Indiana in most projections, but still needing a strong finish to secure a bid.

Key Players

For Indiana, Sam Alexis averages 8.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, while Tucker DeVries contributes 13.8 points and 5.2 rebounds. Ohio State is led by Bruce Thornton, who averages 19.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. John Mobley Jr. Adds 15.8 points, and Devin Royal contributes 14.0 points and 5.7 rebounds.

All-Time Series

Indiana leads the all-time series against Ohio State 114-88. Their last meeting was on March 8, 2025, in Bloomington, with Indiana winning 66-60.

Betting Odds

As of Saturday morning, Ohio State is a 3.5-point favorite. The moneyline is Indiana +160, Ohio State -192, and the over/under is 148.5 points. Source: HoosierStateofMind

Senior Day

Saturday’s game is Senior Day for Ohio State, as they honor Bruce Thornton and other departing players.