Ohio State men's basketball prepares for outdoor exhibition against Cincinnati
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:04 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Ohio State men's basketball is set to play an outdoor exhibition game against Cincinnati on October 7 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. This game marks the Buckeyes' first public exhibition in the continental U.S. since competing in Puerto Rico earlier in August. Ohio State coach Jake Diebler aims to evaluate different player rotations in this doubleheader event, which also features Dayton and Xavier. As of October 6, tickets are still available for purchase. Weather conditions are expected to be favorable with temperatures around 78 degrees and no chance of rain.
- •Ohio State's outdoor exhibition tips off at 3 p.m. ET.
- •Ten thousand fans are expected to attend the event.
- •No television broadcast; game will be on WBNS-FM radio.
- •Coach Diebler plans to evaluate player rotations during the game.
- •Ohio State last faced Cincinnati on October 18, 2024.
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