With a clash for first place in the Big Ten on the line this Wednesday against the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers, the Ohio State Buckeyes (20-5, 11-1) moved up three spots in this week’s AP college basketball poll.
After getting as high as No. 13, the Buckeyes dropped to No. 17 following their buzzer-beater loss to Penn State in January, before edging back up to No. 14 before they travel to West Lafayette, Ind., this week.
The Boilermakers are currently 23-2 overall, with a perfect 12-0 mark in conference. This Wednesday’s game will mark the only regular season matchup between the teams this season.