When the Buckeyes tip off Wednesday night, the ball is going to bounce a little louder and the squeaks of sneakers are going to be sharper. The moans of frustration and cheers of jubilation from both benches will be heard loud and clear, with absolutely no noise to compete with them.
For the first time ever (I assume), the Buckeyes will face an opponent in an empty Value City Arena. Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, season ticket holders were not able to renew tickets, alumni will not be in attendance, and the study body will be forced to watch from home.