The state of Ohio only has one team still dancing in the NCAA Tournament.
Ohio State was unceremoniously dumped out of the first round by Oral Roberts. For Cleveland State, March Madness only happened for a half before Houston crushed the Vikings 87-56.
That leaves Ohio University to carry the banner for the Buckeye State.
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The No. 13 seed Bobcats were a first-round bracket buster by knocking off No. 4 seed Virginia on Saturday night. Afterward, fans and students crowded onto Court Street in Athens to celebrate the upset victory. Now Ohio University officials are hoping the partying stays virtual for the game against Creighton.
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How to watch Ohio basketball vs. Creighton in the NCAA Tournament
When: 6:10 p.m. ET Monday
TV: TNT
Stream: March Madness Live
Records: Ohio University 17-7; Creighton 21-8
Betting odds: Creighton -5.5 points via BetOnline.ag
Ohio vs. Creighton is happening at Hinkle Fieldhouse
The game is happening at Hinkle Fieldhouse, the home of Butler University's basketball team. Hinkle has gained some infamy during the tournament.
Following Sunday's game between Arkansas and Texas Tech, the power went out at the arena.
The arena also had some praise, and light criticism from the CBS announcing duo of Jim Nantz and Bill Rafferty.
"The sun spots, the glare, the sunlight, that’s part of the story and history of here of the daytime games here through the years at Hinkle," Nantz said during Friday's game between Virginia Tech and Florida.
"Maybe we can chip in for some shades," color commentator Bill Raftery said in response to Nantz.
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