Ohio State at Minnesota

Ohio State has lost two of its first three Big Ten battles after losing at home to Michigan State as a favorite, 69-62. The Buckeyes shot 69.6% from the charity stripe. They missed five (68.8%) freebies versus the Spartans while shooting 36.7% as a team from the field and 16 turnovers. Minnesota shoots 44.7% from the field, led by 6-11 senior Dawson Garcia (19.1 ppg, 7.2 rpg). The defense is third in the Big Ten, allowing 65.1 points per game while leading the conference in blocks (5.4 per contest). These teams met once last season at Williams Arena, and Minnesota won 88-79. The Gophers shot 50% from the field and made 10 more free throws. Play Minnesota.