Getty E.J. Liddell looks to help Ohio State avoid a first-round upset.
Seventh seed Ohio State (19-11) meets No. 10 seed Loyola Chicago (25-7) in a big NCAA tournament matchup.
The game (12:15 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on CBS. But if you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of Ohio State vs Loyola Chicago online:
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DirecTV Stream
Note: TNT, TBS and TruTV are also included, so you’ll be able to watch every NCAA tournament game with this option
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” CBS (live in most markets) is included in every one, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Ohio State vs Loyola Chicago live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
You can also watch the game live on the March Madness app or on the NCAA website. You’ll need to sign in to a cable or streaming service provider to watch this way, but you can do that with your DirecTV Stream credentials.
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime subscribers (Prime comes with a 30-day free trial) can watch a live stream of their local CBS station via the Prime Paramount+ channel (“Premium” plan). You can try both Amazon Prime and the Paramount+ Channel at no cost with a free trial right here:
Once you’re signed up for the Prime Paramount+ Channel, you can watch Ohio State vs Loyola Chicago live on the Amazon Video app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, various smart TV’s, Xiaomi, Echo Show or Echo Spot, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Amazon website.
FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of CBS and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Ohio State vs Loyola Chicago live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
Paramount+
This is ultimately the same as the Amazon Prime option above, only you’ll watch on Paramount’s digital platforms instead of Amazon’s. You can watch your local CBS channel live via Paramount+ (“Premium” plan), which comes with a free trial:
Once signed up for Paramount+, you can watch Ohio State vs Loyola Chicago live on the Paramount+ app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Samsung Smart TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Paramount+ website.
Ohio State vs Loyola Chicago Preview
Ohio State basketball players know well not to overlook No. 10 seed Loyola Chicago.
The Loyola Chicago Ramblers reached a Final Four in 2018 and made the Sweet Sixteen last year. It also doesn’t hurt that the Ramblers have 102-year-old chaplain Sister Jean Dolores on their side.
Loyola Chicago also comes into the tournament well-rested. The Ramblers won the Missouri Valley Conference title on March 6 in a 64-58 victory over Drake.
Ohio State last played on March 10 and took a quick exit in the Big Ten tournament against Penn State, 71-68. The Buckeyes played in arguably the toughest conference of the season. Big Ten teams Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Michigan State, Wisconsin, and Purdue all made the Big Dance.
About Ohio State
The Buckeyes beat some of the Big Ten’s best during the season but also boasted wins over Duke and Seton Hall in non-conference play. Ohio State has a solid scoring team, averaging 73.8 points per game, and the Buckeyes hold teams to 68.5 points per game.
E.J. Liddell leads the Buckeyes in scoring with 19.6 points per game. Liddell also averages 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.6 blocks per night.
Malaki Branham averages 13.3 points per game for second on the team. Branham also posts 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest.
No other Buckeyes players average double figures, but the team has another four players who average six points per game or better.
Kyle Young averages 8.2 points per night, and he posts 4.9 rebounds per game. Zed Key posts 8.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per contest. Jamari Wheeler scores 7.4 points and grabs 3.1 rebounds per contest. Justice Sueing posts six points and 3.5 rebounds per night.
About Loyola Chicago
Loyola Chicago picked up a few impressive wins in non-conference play during the season. The Ramblers beat Arizona State and NCAA tournament team San Francisco. The Ramblers also lost by a basket to Michigan State, 63-61, and by nine to Auburn, 62-53, in November 2021.
This year’s Ramblers features one of the more dangerous defensive teams in the nation. Loyola Chicago allows 61.7 points per game, which is 17th-best in the country. Offensively, the Ramblers average 73.8 points per game.
Lucas Williamson leads the Ramblers offensively with 14 points per game. Williamson also averages five rebounds, three assists, and 1.3 steals per contest.
Braden Norris posts 10.3 points per game for second on the team. Norris also averages 2.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per night.
Loyola Chicago also has just two players averaging double figures but has another four players averaging 7.7 points or better.
Ryan Schweiger scores 9.2 points per game. He also averages 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per night.
Aher Uguak averages 9.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per contest. Marquise Kennedy posts 8.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 1.2 assists per night. Chris Knight averages 7.7 points and 4.1 rebounds.
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How to Watch Ohio State vs Loyola Chicago Online