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Sports on TV 3/19: Ohio State Takes on TCU in NCAA First Round Game on CBS

Ohio State returns to the NCAA Tournament after nearly four years, facing TCU in a first-round game where both teams have similar scoring averages, officials said.

  • The Ohio State Buckeyes face the TCU Horned Frogs on Thursday at 12:15 p.m. in Greenville, South Carolina during the NCAA Tournament first round.
  • Ohio State returns to the Big Dance after nearly four years, finishing 21-12 overall with a 13-9 Big Ten record and 8-3 non-conference mark.
  • Bruce Thornton leads the Buckeyes, averaging 20.3 points while shooting 56.0% over the past 10 games; David Punch adds 14.3 points at 48.1% shooting in that span.
  • Betting lines show the Buckeyes as-2.5 favorites with a 146.5 over/under, while TCU's defense allows 72.1 points and holds opponents to 44.6% shooting.
  • Three-Point shooting could prove decisive, as Ohio State averages 8.1 made threes per game while TCU allows 7.5, with Jayden Pierre contributing 1.5 threes and 10.5 points for the Horned Frogs.
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Ohio State and TCU meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament

TCU Horned Frogs (22-11, 12-8 Big 12) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (21-12, 13-9 Big Ten)

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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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