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COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the first time in nine years, the nation’s premier conference field hockey tournament will be played in Columbus. The Buckeyes, who finished 11-7 during the regular season, open postseason play against second-seeded Maryland (16-2, 7-1) on Thursday at 2 p.m.
To purchase tickets, visit http://go.osu.edu/B1G_FH22. Fans can purchase single day tickets or an all-session ticket that is good for all six games.
Grounds
Ohio State vs. Maryland // Thursday, November 3rd // 2pm // Columbus, Ohio
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Briefly on the Buckeyes
- Ohio State finished the regular season with wins in eight of its last 10 games and an 11-7 overall record.
- The Buckeyes were 3-5 in Big Ten games, posting wins over Michigan State (2-1 in OT), Indiana (2-1) and No. 5 Iowa (2-0).
- Ohio State averaged 3.5 goals per game over its last 10 games and was 17th nationally in scoring during the regular season overall (2.65 goals/game).
- This strong offensive play was backed up by stellar defense. The Buckeyes’ 1.10 goals-against average ranks 12th in the nation.
- Overall, Ohio State had top 20 national rankings in goals against average (12), goals per game (17), save percentage (11), scoring average (17), scoring margin (14) and shutouts per game (11).
- Goalie Abby Danson led the Big Ten in save percentage (.800) and last Sunday recorded her sixth shutout of the season.
- Five players finished the regular season in double figures: Sarah Charley (11G, 2A, 24 pts.), Leanne Bough (8G, 3A, 19 pts.), Makenna Webster (6G, 3A, 15 pts.), Emma Goldean (5G, 5A, 15 pts.) and Claudia Thomas (4G, 4A, 12 pts.).
More about Maryland
- Maryland finished the regular season with an overtime win at UConn on Sunday to improve to 16-2 overall.
- The Terrapins’ only regular season losses came at Princeton and at Penn State.
- Maryland’s offense ranks second nationally in goals per game (3.89) and second in scoring average (3.73).
- The duo of Bibi Donraadt and Hope Rose combined for 22 goals, 20 assists and 64 points during the regular season.
History of the Big Ten Tournament
- The last time Ohio State played in the Big Ten Tournament — during the spring of 2021 — it made a memorable run to the conference championship game.
- The Buckeyes knocked off Penn State and Northwestern along the way, eventually falling in the title game to Michigan.
- Ohio State has one Big Ten Tournament title in its history: In 2001, the Buckeyes beat Indiana, Michigan and Iowa en route to the championship.
- The last time Ohio State hosted the Big Ten Tournament was 2013. That year, Ohio State defeated Northwestern in the quarterfinals before losing an overtime game in the semifinals against Michigan State.
More about this year’s tournament
- Action begins with three quarterfinal games on Thursday. 4, Michigan faces the no. 5 Iowa at 11 a.m., followed by No. 7 Ohio State and No. 2 Maryland at 2 p.m.
- Penn State has a bye and will face the Michigan/Iowa winner in the first of two semifinals Friday at 1:30 p.m. The other semi-finals are at 16.00. .
- The semi-final and championship matches will be broadcast live on BTN. The three quarterfinal contests can be seen on B1G+.
- For more information, including a full schedule and brackets, visit http://go.osu.edu/22_b1gfh
- To purchase tickets, visit http://go.osu.edu/B1G_FH22
