Ohio, Ohio State, West Virginia, St. Bonaventure Set for Cleveland Basketball Doubleheader

Ohio State and West Virginia will face off in the Cleveland Hoops Showdown, a college basketball doubleheader scheduled for December 13 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. The event will also feature a game between Ohio University and St. Bonaventure, with game times and television details to be announced later. This matchup marks the third time in six seasons that Ohio State and West Virginia have played in Cleveland, with Ohio State currently leading their all-time series 10-8, though West Virginia has won eight of the last ten meetings. Ohio State is led by head coach Jake Diebler and star player Bruce Thornton, while West Virginia is under new head coach Ross Hodge, who has a strong coaching record and recently led North Texas to the NIT semifinals. Tickets for the event will go on sale on October 9, with a 24-hour presale starting on October 8 for registered fans. The Cleveland Hoops Showdown offers a high-profile neutral site contest in an NBA arena, promising a competitive early season matchup and broad fan engagement across the region.