When he came to Ohio State, coach Chris Holtmann spoke of attempting to schedule non-conference games with power in-state programs Cincinnati, Dayton and Xavier. Now he’s had one scheduled for him. Today, the Dispatch has confirmed a report announcing that the Buckeyes will go to Xavier to face the Musketeers on November 18 in the annual Gavitt Games. The game comes two years after Ohio State wrapped up a home-and-home series with Cincinnati, one the Buckeyes swept by winning at Cincinnati in 2018 and at Value City Arena in 2019. Oral history: Buoyed by Ron Lewis’ shot, Buckeyes advance through NCAA Tournament to Sweet 16 “Xavier is a tremendous program with a rich history and passionate fan base,” Holtmann said in a statement. “Playing against a good, well-coached team in that environment early in the season will be great for our 2021-22 team.” The game with the Musketeers will be the…
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