The Pittsburgh Panthers will be facing the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcasted on Peacock and can also be followed on the CBS Sports App. For online streaming, fans can catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo.
The Panthers, with a current record of 6-1, will be looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Wisconsin that ended their six-game winning streak. Despite the loss, players like Ishmael Leggett and Cameron Corhen put up impressive performances in the game. On the other hand, the Buckeyes are coming off a dominant 102-69 victory over Green Bay, marking their fourth straight home win and pushing their record to 5-1.
Both teams have been strong on defense, allowing few points on average this season. Pittsburgh has been averaging 63.1 points allowed, while Ohio State has been allowing 59.3 points. Rebounding will be a key factor in the game, as Pittsburgh has been averaging 39.4 rebounds per game, while Ohio State has been averaging 39 rebounds.
Players to watch in the game include Bruce Thornton for Ohio State, who had a standout performance in the last game with 25 points and nine assists, and John Mobley Jr., who contributed 14 points and four steals. The Buckeyes have been working well as a unit, finishing the last game with 20 assists compared to Green Bay’s 11.
As the Panthers and the Buckeyes face off, both teams will be looking to secure a victory and improve their records. With strong defense and rebounding on both sides, it will be interesting to see which team can grab the edge in this matchup. Fans can expect a competitive game between these two talented teams as they battle it out on the court at Value City Arena.
