The Merrimack Warriors (2-1) take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (1-1) at Value City Arena on November 15, 2023.
In its most recent game, Ohio State fell to Texas A&M on Friday, 73-66. Bruce Thornton scored a team-high 24 points (and added five assists and two rebounds). Merrimack won its most recent game against Maine, 71-65, on Sunday. Adam Clark was its top scorer with 19 points.
When is Ohio State vs. Merrimack and when does it start?
This game between the Buckeyes and Warriors is scheduled to tip off on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Ohio State vs. Merrimack
The Buckeyes and Warriors will hit the hardwood at Value City Arena for this matchup on November 15, and if you’d like to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BTN.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Merrimack Warriors Game Preview
Ohio State Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Ohio State was 157th in college basketball in points scored (72.5 per game) and 141st in points allowed (69.0) last year.
Last year, the Buckeyes put up 72.5 points per game, 10.2 more points than the 62.3 the Warriors gave up.
Last season, Ohio State was 245th in the nation in 3-point makes (6.8 per game) and 44th in 3-point percentage (36.8%).
The Buckeyes scored 74.7 points per game when playing at home last year, compared to 68.1 points per game away from home, a difference of 6.6 points per contest.
Merrimack Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Merrimack had to rely on its defense last year, which ranked 16th-best in college basketball (62.3 points allowed per game), as it ranked eighth-worst in college basketball on offense with only 62.6 points per contest.
The Warriors’ 62.6 points per game last year were 6.4 fewer points than the 69.0 the Buckeyes gave up.
Merrimack drained 7.4 three-pointers per game (187th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while sporting a 32.7% three-point percentage (259th-ranked).
At home, the Warriors averaged 64.9 points per game last season. On the road, they averaged 60.9.
Buckeyes Key Players (2022-23)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Sensabaugh | 33 | 16.3 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Justice Sueing | 35 | 12.3 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Zed Key | 25 | 10.8 | 7.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Bruce Thornton | 35 | 10.6 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Sean McNeil | 35 | 9.7 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
Warriors Key Players (2022-23
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Minor | 28 | 17.4 | 9.4 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| Ziggy Reid | 34 | 14.2 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Javon Bennett | 34 | 9.6 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Jordan Derkack | 34 | 7.4 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Devon Savage | 33 | 6.5 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 1.8 |
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