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Where Ohio State basketball stands in March Madness bracket predictions
For the first time in four years, the Ohio State men’s basketball team is going to play in the NCAA Tournament.
A four-game winning streak that came to an end with a four-point loss to No. 1 seed Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals pushed the Buckeyes firmly from the March Madness bubble to safely in the field. After Ohio State went shot-for-shot against the Wolverines, coach Jake Diebler said one of the season’s goals was to not just be playing to make the NCAA Tournament, but to be playing meaningful games in March with the chance to earn a better seed.
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The result of the game was that the Buckeyes could then spend the next 48 hours leading into the NCAA Tournament selection show wondering where they would be seeded, not whether or not they would be in the field.
As the selection show looms at 6 p.m. March 15, here’s where the Buckeyes sit in the overall NCAA Tournament picture:
Where is Ohio State in NCAA Tournament bracketology?
In a March 13 update, before Ohio State’s game against Michigan, USA Today projected the Buckeyes as a No. 9 seed playing No. 8 seed Clemson in Greenville, North Carolina. The winner of that game would likely get a second-round matchup with No. 1 seed Duke.
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The next day, USA Today’s bubble watch noted that teams with 100% odds to make the NCAA Tournament according to BartTorvik.com are “locks” but did not include the Buckeyes on that list despite having 100% odds to make the tournament. Ohio State is instead classified as “likely in.”
BracketMatrix.com, which aggregates 111 different bracket projections, has Ohio State included in all 111 ranging from a No. 7 to a No. 10 seed.
As of March 14 at 1:50 p.m., ESPN’s Joe Lunardi had the Buckeyes as a No. 8 seed playing No. 9 seed Villanova in Tampa for the right to likely face No. 1 seed Florida in the second round.
As of 10:19 a.m. March 14, CBS had No. 8 seed Ohio State playing No. 9 seed Saint Mary’s in the first round.
Where is Ohio State in the NET rankings?
On the final day before the bracket was revealed, Ohio State was No. 30 in the NET rankings used by the selection committee to select the field. The Buckeyes were also No. 31 in Wins Above Bubble (WAB).
Ohio State men’s basketball beat writer Adam Jardy can be reached at ajardy@dispatch.com, on Bluesky at @cdadamjardy.bsky.social or on Twitter at @AdamJardy.
Ohio’s U.S. Congressional District changes
Here is how Ohio’s new U.S. congressional district boundaries will compare to the old ones in four districts in the Cincinnati area.
May 5 is a primary Election Day in Ohio. Voters will choose candidates to represent their party on the ballot in the November elections. Some voters also have tax levies.
Here are The Enquirer’s primers on the top contested primary races:
For Republicans:
Ohio governor
Ohio Secretary of State
Ohio Treasurer
Ohio Supreme Court
U.S. House District 1
U.S. House District 2
Butler County Commissioner
Warren County Commissioner
Clermont County Commissioner
For Democrats
Ohio Attorney General
U.S. House District 1
U.S. House District 2
U.S. House District 8
U.S. House District 10
Hamilton County Commissioner
Clermont County Commissioner
Nonpartisan issues
School levies to watch
Full list of everything on the ballot
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CINCINNATI — Anyone who needs to go to their polling location for Ohio’s primary election will be able to ride all Metro services for free Tuesday, May 5.
Metro announced all fixed-route buses will run their regular weekday schedules fare-free on Election Day. For those who need door-to-door help, Metro’s Access paratransit will be available for eligible riders, while MetroNow! — the on-demand shuttle service — will also be free to anyone who needs it.
“Access to transportation should never be a barrier to voting,” Brandy Jones, Metro’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, said in a release. “By offering fare-free service on election day, we’re helping ensure that more people can take part in shaping their community.”
Metro has already announced that it will also offer fare-free rides for the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3, as well.
To learn more about the different routes or transit options, download the Transit app or visit Metro’s website here.
After the Ohio Redistricting Commission passed new congressional maps last year, and some county board of elections announced polling consolidations this spring, there’s a chance your polling place has changed. If you are not sure where your polling location is, visit the Secretary of State’s website here.
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 27, 2026, results for each game:
Powerball
Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.
18-31-33-36-62, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 3
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 7-6-6
Evening: 5-6-2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 9-2-8-2
Evening: 6-1-5-6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 5-7-8-3-3
Evening: 7-6-8-3-5
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Rolling Cash 5
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at approximately 7:05 p.m.
09-10-24-30-39
Check Rolling Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Classic Lotto
Drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, at approximately 7:05 p.m.
01-12-15-22-27-42, Kicker: 6-7-2-4-1-9
Check Classic Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Millionaire for Life
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at approximately 11:15 p.m.
04-15-19-21-31, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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