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Everything You Need to Know for Auburn vs Ohio State

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By Daniel Locke | Last updated Dec 13, 2024 5:21 PM ET

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers take on the Ohio State Buckeyes as part of Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon.

Auburn earned a 98-54 win over Richmond at home on Sunday, bouncing back from the loss to Duke to improve to 8-1.

Ohio State comes into this contest after picking up an 80-66 win over Rutgers last time out.

On that note, here’s everything you need to know for the game.

How to watch the Auburn Tigers take on the Ohio State Buckeyes

The television broadcast for the game can be found on ESPN2, Dave O’Brien and Jay Williams will have the call. Tip-off is set for 12:00 a.m. CT.

How to listen to the Auburn Tigers take on the Ohio State Buckeyes

The Auburn Sports Network broadcast can be heard locally on 94.3 FM, on affiliate stations throughout the Southeast, or streamed anywhere on the Auburn Tigers app or on AuburnTigers.com.

Andy Burcham, Randall Dickey and Brad Law will have the radio call.

Series history between the Auburn Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes

This is the second-ever meeting between the two programs. The first came in the Sweet 16 of the 1999 NCAA Tournament and Ohio State won 72-64.

Key Players to Watch

Star Auburn big man Johni Broome continues to dominate early in the season. The trio of Chad Baker-Mazara, Miles Kelly and Tahaad Pettiford are shooting a combined 46.2% from beyond the arc so far this season.

6-foot-2 junior guard Bruce Thornton leads the Buckeyes in points and assists per game, averaging 16.2 and 5.4 respectively.

John Mobley Jr. is averaging 12.9 points per game and is shooting 49.3% from the field and 55.6% from three-point range.