Cleaning The Glass: Lipscomb Edition

Ohio State's 20-point victory against visiting Lipscomb did not come without its own share of controversy. Get beat writer Adam Jardy's take on the loss of Walter Offutt, the struggles of William Buford and where this team needs to improve before Big Ten play starts in this edition of "Cleaning The Glass."   Full Story

For once, a triple-double was not the story of the night as Ohio State defeated a plucky visiting Lipscomb team. Evan Turner put up his second triple-double of the season, but it was David Lighty's 22 points that propelled the Buckeyes to victory.   Full Story

After not seeing the court during Ohio State's previous two games against North Carolina and California, sophomore guard Walter Offutt has chosen to pursue a transfer from the school and has left the team. Ohio State head coach Thad Matta announced the decision Tuesday morning ahead of this evening's game against Lipscomb.   Full Story

Following Ohio State's first loss of the season, plenty of people wanted to throw in the towel on the Evan Turner at point guard experiment. However, head coach Thad Matta viewed the situation like he does all situations he encounters: with a long-term approach that is rubbing off on his players.   Full Story

Evan Turner again led the Buckeyes with 26 points and recorded his fourth double-double to start the season as Ohio State dispatched California while playing at Madison Square Garden.   Full Story

It was ugly for the first 38 minutes, but Ohio State made it a game at the end before falling against North Carolina at Madison Square Garden. BuckeyeSports.com men's basketball beat writer Adam Jardy offers his take on the loss and what it means for the team going forward in this installment of "Cleaning The Glass."   Full Story

Ohio State put together a late run, but it was not enough to overcome what had been a sloppy game through the first 38 minutes. Evan Turner personified the Buckeyes in their loss to the Tar Heels, scoring a game-high 23 points but also committing 10 turnovers in the process.   Full Story

Ohio State breezed through its first two games of the season last week, but things get decidedly tougher now. After a week-long layoff, the Buckeyes take on defending national champion North Carolina at Madison Square Garden and are hoping to reverse some recent history against the Tar Heels.   Full Story

Ohio State improved to 2-0 with a victory against James Madison, but there was plenty to discuss in the aftermath. BuckeyeSports.com men's basketball beat writer Adam Jardy offers his take on the team as it prepares for North Carolina.   Full Story

Although James Madison put up more fight than Ohio State got out of Alcorn State in the season opener, it was not enough to prevent the Buckeyes from improving to 2-0. Junior guard Evan Turner had his second eye-opening performance, putting up 24 points and 17 rebounds in the victory. Updated at 9:50 p.m. with quotes and final stats.   Full Story

Ohio State has gotten its collective feet wet so far with two games against lesser opponents in the can, but the Buckeyes are seeking a tougher test tonight when James Madison takes the court at Value City Arena. The hope is that the Buckeyes will be at full strength as well against the Dukes.   Full Story

Each day at CollegeBasketballNews.com, we will be looking at the top performers of the day. The College season opened with four Top 25 teams getting wins in their season debut.   Full Story

An impressive season-opening win is in the books, and with that BuckeyeSports.com men's basketball beat writer Adam Jardy offers his customary take on the game. Read on for his thoughts on the team's play down low, where Jon Diebler could finish on the school's records list and which Buckeye might be the next to record a triple-double.   Full Story

The start of the the season is an annual occurrence at Ohio State, but a player recording a triple-double for the Buckeyes is not. Junior Evan Turner became the second in program history in OSU's 100-60 victory against Alcorn State.   Full Story

A few things are not as Ohio State head coach Thad Matta thought they would be when the 2009-10 men's basketball season kicks off tonight. The opponent for the Buckeyes is different, and someone else will be handling the opening tip for them. Other than that, it's time to go as OSU helps kick off the season for the entire nation.   Full Story

The Ohio State men's basketball team is back in action, and with another year means a return of "Cleaning The Glass." Find out what BuckeyeSports.com beat writer Adam Jardy felt about the team's demolition of visiting Walsh in the lone exhibition contest of the season.   Full Story

The final outcome was not as important as how Ohio State got there, but nevertheless it was a dominating performance for the Buckeyes. Five Buckeyes scored in double figures, led by Evan Turner and William Buford with 15 points each.   Full Story

When Ohio State unofficially gets the 2009-10 season started tonight in an exhibition game against Walsh, it will do so without one of its starters in the lineup. Find out how the Buckeyes plan to replace Dallas Lauderdale and what the team's post situation looks like going forward.   Full Story

If the people voting in the Big Ten’s preseason poll have much knowledge of the situation, Ohio State basketball fans should have plenty to be excited about this season. The men's basketball team is picked to finish third with the women slated to win another conference title.   Full Story

For the past two years, following the Ohio State men's basketball team during the early part of the season has required heavy reliance on a roster in order to keep track of all the new faces. That will not be a problem this year as the Buckeyes get ready to tip off the season with an experienced roster.   Full Story

Ohio State will unofficially kick off the 2009-10 season tonight with the first of three exhibition games in Canada. After 10 days of practice in preparation for the trip, head coach Thad Matta talked about where he feels the team is headed into the trip.   Full Story

The Ohio State men's basketball season gets off a bit earlier than normal this year as the Buckeyes prepare to head to Canada for a three-game exhibition swing. Take a look at the benefits of this trip as well as what head coach Thad Matta hopes his players improve at in this report.   Full Story

Ohio State basketball players Evan Turner and Jantel Lavender were whisked out of their comfort zones when they played in the World University Games earlier this month in Belgrade, Serbia. From the food to language to the game atmospheres, little was familiar for the two basketball stars, so it helped to have a connection to home.   Full Story

Evan Turner's game grew immensely from his first to his second year at Ohio State, and his time at the World University Games earlier this month could have been a preview for another leap to come. While suiting up for the United States, he stepped aside from his OSU role as a scorer to lead the team in assists while also cutting down on a turnover problem that has plagued him.   Full Story

Jeremie Simmons entered Ohio State with a fair amount of fanfare but struggled to be a consistent player for the Buckeyes as the season went on. Find out what Simmons' former coach feels about his former pupil and what his expectations are for Simmons as he enters his senior season in Columbus.   Full Story