On July 27, the Ohio State Buckeyes women’s basketball team was linked with the San Diego Invitational. The Arkansas Razorbacks announced that the Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, and Virginia Tech Hokies would take part in the in-season, four-team, tournament. Friday, the Buckeyes announced that they’re indeed playing in the San Diego Invitational, with one team getting swapped for another. On Dec. 20, the Scarlet & Gray face the University of South Florida Bulls, with a matchup against Arkansas or Oregon on Dec. 21.
When Land-Grant Holy Land reported the link in July, the team didn’t confirm their place in the tournament, with contracts still needing to be finalized.