Updated March 4, 2026, 3:22 a.m. ET
Freddie Filione V and the Penn State Nittany Lions (12-17, 3-15 Big Ten) will host Devin Royal and the Ohio State Buckeyes (18-11, 10-8 Big Ten) at Bryce Jordan Center on Wednesday, March 4. The opening tip is at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Penn State vs. Ohio State: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Wednesday, March 4, 2026Game time: 7:30 p.m. ETLocation: University Park, PennsylvaniaArena: Bryce Jordan CenterTV Channel: PeacockLive Stream: Peacock – Watch Now!Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!
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Watch college basketball on Peacock!Ohio State vs. Penn State stats and trendsOn offense Penn State is the 211th-ranked team in the nation (74.8 points per game). On defense it is 314th (79.1 points allowed per game).The Nittany Lions are the -1-worst team in the country in rebounds per game (26.6) and 143rd in rebounds conceded (30.4).With 12.7 assists per game, Penn State is 270th in the country.In 2025-26, the Nittany Lions are 63rd in the country in turnovers committed (9.9 per game) and 160th in turnovers forced (11.3).Beyond the arc, Penn State is 262nd in college basketball in 3-pointers made per game (7). It is 267th in 3-point percentage at 32.4%.Defensively, the Nittany Lions are 11th-worst in the country in 3-pointers allowed per game at 9.7. And they are -2-worst in 3-point percentage allowed at 38.3%.Penn State takes 38% percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line, and 62% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 26.1% of Penn State’s baskets are 3-pointers, and 73.9% are 2-pointers.Ohio State vs. Penn State Odds and SpreadSpread Favorite: Buckeyes (-7.5)Moneyline: Ohio State (-361), Penn State (+275)Total: 153.5 points
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