Ohio State basketball faces competition in preseason games against Cincinnati, Louisville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 10:08 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Ohio State men's basketball played an outdoor exhibition against Cincinnati on October 7 and a closed scrimmage against Louisville on October 17. The Buckeyes lost 79-68 to Cincinnati, struggling with shooting and rebounding. In the secret scrimmage at Louisville, they fell behind early but performed better overall. Coach Jake Diebler highlighted the need to improve rebounding and transition defense. Ohio State prepares for a public exhibition against Butler on October 25 before facing BYU on November 2.
- •Ohio State lost to Cincinnati 79-68 in an outdoor exhibition.
- •The closed scrimmage against Louisville ended in a nine-point loss.
- •Coach Diebler emphasizes rebounding as a major concern.
- •Next up is an exhibition against Butler on October 25.
- •Season opener against BYU on November 2 is approaching.
- 10:08 AMYahoo Sports — Where is Ohio State after Cincinnati, Louisville preseason games?
"The Ohio State men's basketball team has played an exhibition game and a scrimmage. Here's where the Buckeyes sit after a weekend game at Louisville.
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