Indiana Frontcourt, Assembly Hall Environment to Push Ohio State

Kel'el WareIndiana’s home crowd is as hostile as they come, providing a strong challenge for Ohio State off its tight 76-72 win over Rutgers to open full-time conference play on Wednesday.

Back on a four-game winning streak following the aforementioned loss to Penn State – their only true road game of the season entering Saturday – a win for the Buckeyes would both help keep their momentum rolling and prove they can finish the job in enemy territory.

“(I’m watching) the purpose we play with, the readiness that we play with,” Holtmann said. “We all know what that environment is, Assembly Hall. It’s a good team ... so it’s gonna be a great test. They’re a good team, it’s a tremendous…