After two consecutive disappointing losses, can the Buckeyes get back on track against the Tigers?
In Thad Matta's first 11 seasons in Columbus, the Ohio State basketball program lost only once on its home court to an unranked nonconference opponent. In the past two games, it has now happened twice.
"This team's got to find itself," Matta said after Tuesday's 82-74 defeat at the hands of Louisiana Tech. "We have to look at our weaknesses and find ways to correct them and get better at them."
The Buckeyes don't have much time to do so, as the next four weekends will pit them against tough competition in spotlight games.