Ohio State Dominates New Orleans in 78-36 Victory
Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann and starting center Felix Okpara will miss the game against New Orleans due to the flu. Associate head coach Jake Diebler will serve as acting head coach, while fourth-year Zed Key is expected to replace Okpara in the starting lineup. The Buckeyes may use smaller lineups or rely on freshman Austin Parks as the only other center on the roster. Despite the absence of Holtmann and Okpara, Ohio State aims to maintain momentum after a recent victory over UCLA.
