Ohio State Basketball to Face TCU in NCAA Tournament

Tip-off time announced for Buckeyes' first-round matchup

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:20am

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The Ohio State basketball team has earned a spot in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will face the TCU Horned Frogs in the first round. The tip-off time for the highly anticipated matchup has been released.

Why it matters

Ohio State is making its first NCAA Tournament appearance in four years, providing a long-awaited opportunity for the team and its senior captain Bruce Thornton to compete on the national stage. The game against TCU will be a crucial test as the Buckeyes look to make a deep run in the tournament.

The details

The Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the TCU Horned Frogs in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The game is scheduled to tip off on Thursday at a time to be determined.

  • The Ohio State basketball team last made the NCAA Tournament in 2022.
  • The Buckeyes' first-round matchup against TCU is scheduled for Thursday.

The players

Jake Diebler

The head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes basketball team.

Bruce Thornton

The senior captain of the Ohio State basketball team who has waited his entire college career to play in the NCAA Tournament.

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What’s next

The tip-off time for the Ohio State vs. TCU first-round NCAA Tournament game will be announced in the coming days.

The takeaway

Ohio State's return to the NCAA Tournament after a four-year drought provides an exciting opportunity for the team and its senior leader Bruce Thornton to showcase their talents on the national stage against a tough TCU opponent.