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Ohio State Upsets Augustine Spartans in Big 10 Tournament
Trey Augustine's quest for an NCAA title with Michigan State ends in overtime loss to Ohio State
Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:03pm
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The fifth-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes upset the Michigan State Spartans 3-2 in overtime of the Big 10 Tournament, ending the NCAA championship hopes of top Red Wings prospect Trey Augustine. Ohio State's Felix Caron scored the game-winning goal, beating Augustine, who is considered one of the top goaltending prospects in the NHL.
Why it matters
This loss is a major setback for Augustine and Michigan State's plans to win a third consecutive Big 10 title and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. Augustine is one of the Detroit Red Wings' top prospects, and the organization was hoping he would gain valuable playoff experience to prepare for his likely jump to the professional ranks next season.
The details
In the overtime period, Felix Caron scored the game-winning goal for Ohio State, beating Augustine with a one-timer from the top of the circle. This upset ends Michigan State's hopes of winning a third straight Big 10 championship and potentially competing for an NCAA title. Augustine, a Detroit Red Wings draft pick, had 17 saves in the losing effort.
- The game was played on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
- Caron's game-winning goal came at the 2:36 mark of overtime.
- Michigan State must now wait until Sunday, March 22, to see if they receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The players
Trey Augustine
A top goaltending prospect for the Detroit Red Wings, Augustine was hoping to lead Michigan State to a third consecutive Big 10 title and an NCAA championship.
Felix Caron
The Ohio State player who scored the game-winning goal in overtime to upset Michigan State and advance the Buckeyes to the Big 10 title game.
Ohio State Buckeyes
The fifth-seeded team that pulled off the upset over the heavily-favored Michigan State Spartans in the Big 10 Tournament.
Michigan State Spartans
The top-seeded team and defending Big 10 champions that were upset by Ohio State, ending their hopes of winning a third straight conference title and competing for an NCAA championship.
What they’re saying
“Felix Caron with the #bucciovertimechallenge winner last night to set up OHIO ST AT MICHIGAN BIG TEN TITLE GAME. Next Saturday at Yost. WOW! Michigan already a 1 seed, Bucks must win to make NCAA Tournament.”
— BucciOT.Com
What’s next
Michigan State must wait until Sunday, March 22, to see if they receive an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament after their upset loss to Ohio State.
The takeaway
This upset loss is a major blow to Trey Augustine and Michigan State's hopes of winning an NCAA championship. However, Augustine's strong play this season has cemented his status as one of the top goaltending prospects in the NHL, and the Detroit Red Wings organization will be closely watching his future development.
