Ohio State basketball has largely been placed in the NCAA Tournament by many analysts, but after its most recent loss, it might not deserve that spot.

Ohio State laid an egg against Northwestern and in the process put its NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy. The Buckeyes must finish strong, or else.

Ohio State will host Northwestern on Thursday night hoping to remain on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble.

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Ohio State, a bubble team, lost to Northwestern in an inexcusable and lackluster effort at home vs. the Northwestern Wildcats