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Five Things to Know About Loyola, Ohio State’s First Opponent in the NCAA Tournament

Ohio State faces a date with Sister Jean in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

As the No. 7 seed in the South Region, the Buckeyes are set to play No. 10 seed Loyola Chicago in the first round of the tournament, presenting what looks to be a challenging matchup for the Buckeyes on Friday in Pittsburgh.

The Ramblers enter the NCAA Tournament with momentum on their side, having just won the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament to bring a 25-7 record into Selection Sunday. They’ve been successful in their recent March Madness appearances, too, making it to the Sweet 16 last year and the Final Four in 2018.