Before each Ohio State men’s basketball game, Connor Lemons provides fans with essential insights, including key stats, notable players, and current storylines, on the “Good Hoops Morning” podcast.
This week, the Ohio State Buckeyes are set to face the Grambling State Tigers on Tuesday, December 23, at 2:00 p.m. ET at their home court in Columbus, Ohio. The game will be broadcast on BTN and can be listened to on 97.1 FM or through 971thefan.com.
Coming off a narrow one-point loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels, Ohio State now holds an 8-3 record as they prepare for this final matchup before the holiday break. The Buckeyes have faced some shooting struggles recently, managing to hit only 26% of their three-point attempts over the last five games.
Grambling State enters the contest having won their last two games, lifting their season record to 5-6. However, the Tigers have struggled significantly with ball control, committing turnovers on 21.8% of their possessions, which ranks them poorly among teams nationally. Despite some defensive disruption, their inability to manage the basketball has hindered their overall performance. This matchup marks the second encounter between the two teams, with Ohio State winning their first meeting back in 2015.
Statistically, Ohio State has dropped to 16th in the Big Ten for three-point shooting, currently registering at 33.7%, a concern as this is the first time they’ve shot this low since the 2015-16 season.
Connor predicts a decisive victory for the Buckeyes, forecasting a final score of Ohio State 94, Grambling State 62. Fans are encouraged to tune into the game and continue connecting with Connor Lemons through his Twitter account @lemons_connor for the latest updates and insights.