Read Buckeye Fans' congratulatory notes to the teams
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"Great Day To Be A Buckeye! Keep up the great work, the whole city is behind you."
-- Jesse B.
-- Jesse B.
"I'm proud of being a Buckeye."
-- Chuanyang W.
-- Chuanyang W.
"Congratulations lady and men buckeyes. It's great that we have a sweet bball squad and a great fball squad. good luck in the big dances"
-- Edwin J.
-- Edwin J.
"I wanted to wish both the ladies & men's teams congratulations on winning their conference championships. It has really been fun watching the games this year. I hope you both get to play in the NCAA tournment and win it ALL. " GO BUCKS ! "
-- Paul J.
-- Paul J.
"I love Ohio State athletics. It was the deciding factor in my choosing The Ohio State University as my almamater. I am a graduating senior this quarter and I want to thank each and every athlete on the men's and women's basketball teams as well as the 2005 football team for giving me one hell of a senior year. No one can ever take that away from me. Great job!
A proud Buckeye,"
-- Brian C.
A proud Buckeye,"
-- Brian C.
"Great job this year! The women met their high expectations and the men showed that there was no reason to wait until next year! Thanks for a great season and good luck in the tournaments and beyond. Go Bucks!"
-- Tom S.
-- Tom S.
"All of us in Morrill Tower room 440 are so proud of you guys! We have never been more pumped for the tournament. Go out there and represent us well!"
-- Wylie S. and the men of room 440 Morrill Tower
-- Wylie S. and the men of room 440 Morrill Tower
"Thank you, as a long time Columbus, Ohio resident now living in Los Angeles, I missed home, but seeing both the men and women run the Big Ten makes me proud to be a Buckeye. "
-- Atal P.
-- Atal P.
"I couldn't be prouder to be a Buckeye! Congratulations and good luck!"
-- Shelby E.
-- Shelby E.
"THANK YOU THANK YOU OSU BASKETBALL TEAMS!!!!
You guys are the best, and deservedly so! Your hard work and commitment has been awesome, and will be cherished throughout Ohio for many years. We are looking forward to all your successes in the coming tournaments. WE BELIEVE!!! Thanks again, and GO BUCKEYES!!!"
-- Josh K.
You guys are the best, and deservedly so! Your hard work and commitment has been awesome, and will be cherished throughout Ohio for many years. We are looking forward to all your successes in the coming tournaments. WE BELIEVE!!! Thanks again, and GO BUCKEYES!!!"
-- Josh K.
" I've been watching OSU basketball my whole life, and never in my life have I been this proud to say, "I am an OHIO STATE basketball fan!" Good luck, the state of ohio is behind you!"
-- Raj N.
-- Raj N.
"Congrats to both teams on an awesome season! Being able to stay strong towards the end and win the Big Ten I can already say will be one of my best memories from college. Also, congratulations to Coach Foster for winning back to back titles, and to Coach Matta for achieving so much in only your second year with the program (although, we all know what Coach Tressel did in his second year here)! Good luck in the tournaments! WE'RE GOING DANCING, AND WE'RE PLAYING TO WIN!!!!! GO BUCKS!"
-- Matt V.J.
-- Matt V.J.
"We are proud of you all."
-- Sriram C.
-- Sriram C.
"Congratulations Basketball Buckeyes! Best of luck in the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments! "
--Gabe L., Women's Basketball Manager 1991-1994"
--Gabe L., Women's Basketball Manager 1991-1994"
"Good luck, come back winning it all!"
-- Matt B.
-- Matt B.
"Congratulations to both teams...your hard work is appreciated by all the Buckeye fans !!! Thank you for putting in all your hard work and talent and reminding people across the world tha the Buckeyes are the greatest teams around!!!"
-- Malka
-- Malka
"We're thinking Final Fours for both of ya... let's get it done!"
-- Joe M.
-- Joe M.
" I grew up in Ohio, and I love the Buckeyes! Go Bucks! and I hope you both win your conference tournaments and bring home a national championship! Congrats to the teams, Coach Matta and Coach Foster and a special congrats to the seniors! Go Bucks!"
-- David M.
-- David M.
"Thanks men's and women's teams for such a great season. You are one of the reasons why so many people love Ohio State University. Best of luck with the postseason."
-- Kevin S.
-- Kevin S.
"We are so very proud of all of you and wish you the best and longest runs possible in the NCAA & Big 10 tournaments! Thank you for showing the country what we already knew - that the Buckeyes are without doubt, the best! Congratulations."
-- Jean & Stan W.
-- Jean & Stan W.
"Congratulations to both squads! As a graduate of Ohio State, I just want to say how proud I am of both the Men's and Women's basketball teams for their outright championships. I watched both teams extensively this past season, and all players worked hard, played smart, and handled themselves with class, both in victory and defeat. Congratulations on an outstanding accomplishment, and for making the entire Ohio State community proud!"
-- Mark C. ('92)
-- Mark C. ('92)
"Congratulations on your great season and goood luck in the conference tournament. Way to go Big Ten !!!"
-- Mike G.
-- Mike G.
"Hey, just a friendly buckeye nut from Florida. The all out effort of these two teams has been incredible this year and I can't tell you how proud of you two teams we are no matter what happens from here on out. Good luck to both of you the mens and the womens teams in the BIG DANCE!!!"
-- Cory
-- Cory
"Congrats to all of you! We're very proud of how you represent the university and the state of Ohio. Go Bucks!"
-- Kevin W.
-- Kevin W.
"I don't think I've ever been so proud to be a Buckeye! I have a feeling the best is yet to come. Great job to all of you."
-- J.S.
-- J.S.
"Congratulations! I would like to thank both teams for proving once again that The Ohio State University is the class of the Big Ten Conference. Everyone in Southern Ohio is very proud of the class, heart, and dignity that you have shown throughout the season. When it comes to pride, the Buckeye Nation is always there for you know matter if you win or lose, but that it sometimes overlooked due to our high expectations. I am here to tell you that no matter what happens the rest of your lives, today both teams are true champions in every sense of the word and will always have a special place in our hearts for that. But if it would have ended differently, that place would still be filled with pride and happiness, just knowing that you are part of our Buckeye Family forever. Thank You and Go win it all for the state of Ohio. GO BUCKEYES!!!!!!"
-- Shad H.
-- Shad H.
"CONGRATULATIONS to both teams!
but especially two my two old suitmates: Marscilla and Tamarah! "
--Brandy W.
but especially two my two old suitmates: Marscilla and Tamarah! "
--Brandy W.
"Thanks guys for representing our University on the court in the way it should be represented. You guys are champions, and you made this University, as a whole, a champion in the eyes of the nation. THANKS! and GO BUCKS!"
--Tom P.
--Tom P.
"Congratulations and then some! Coming to Ohio State in 1964 as a freshman just after the Lucas years when the team went 78-6, I've been waiting a long time for the Buckeyes to set a new high mark in basketball. And they certainly have -- a first in the Big Ten for two firsts. Best of fortune in the upcoming NCAA tournament. A lot of us will be cheering you on toward a "double double."
--Peter D., PhD
--Peter D., PhD
" Congratulations on AWESOME seasons. Do your best during the 2nd season."
-- Dwayne
-- Dwayne
" Thanks to both the Men and Ladies basketball team for a great job. You have made my day.......Go Bucks!!!"
--Bill D.
--Bill D.
"For WBB & MBB, Congrats on GREAT SEASONS! Lots of moments and accomplishments to be proud of. And as always: thank-you for beating michigan!"
--Brian S.
--Brian S.
"Congratulations on your Championship. You've made your work and efforts pay off in a way the makes the entire state proud. Your accomplishments ensure that you will be well-remembered at the University and throughout the state. "
--Dale M.
--Dale M.
" Working in an office full of fans from Purdue, Indiana, Michigan State, and that school up North makes most of my days pretty tough, as I have to take all their guff about Ohio State. Thank you all SOOOOO much for your hard work and dedication in bringing us the Big-10 championships! Good luck in the playoffs, and GO BUCKEYES!!!!!!!"
--David S.
--David S.
" Amazing year that is not over by a longshot, good luck and prove once again, why the Big Ten is the best and Ohio State is the best of the best! Go Bucks!"
--Joe F.
--Joe F.
"I know each of you treasures what it is to be a Buckeye and by the time you reach my 'grizzled' age you'll appreciate the enormous family that is Ohio State even more. Even out here in Southern Colorado, when I wear my Ohio State regalia (and make no mistake, it IS 'regal'!) occasional passers-by will call out to me "O-H!" Savor this moment and continue your wonderful work ethic that's taken you where NO one has come before! Best of skill (you don't NEED luck!) in the coming games and the rest of your lives! "
--S. Andrew A.
--S. Andrew A.
" Congrats. We fans couldn't be prouder to be Buckeye fans, especially those of us living out of state (KY for me, & in SEC country). Good luck in the tournaments."
--Dale B.
--Dale B.
" Congratulations to both squads. You have made all Buckeyes very proud. Keep up the hard work and teamwork. I can hardly wait for the Big-Ten Championships and NCAA Tournaments to begin. I know you will do us proud once again."
--Richard R.
--Richard R.
"Awesome job everyone! Congrats and best of luck in the tourneys!!!!! "
--Scott C.
--Scott C.
" Congratulations! You have represented THE Ohio State University well. Good luck in the tournaments!!"
--Jodi S.
--Jodi S.
"Thanks for having the courage and perseverance to achieve the Titles! Good luck in the tournaments."
--Brad G. ('84)
--Brad G. ('84)
"Congrats to both the men's and women's BB teams. I an so very happy for both of your teams and your hard has paid dividends. Good luck tonight ladies as I will be rooting for you to win the tourney and also to the men for a great weekend in Indy. I am so very proud to be a Bucks fan and represented by such wonderful young people as you are."
--Caryl G.
--Caryl G.
"Thank you Thad Matta and all the Buckeye players and support group. I got to travel from Ft. Wayne several times to see you up close and personal. Thank you Jim Foster and all the Buckeye players and support group. I also traveled to see some of your games. Caught as many as possible on tv and listened intently on the internet to both teams.Both teams are awesome ambassadors for The Ohio State University. Thank you over and over. And...GO BUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
--Terry S.
--Terry S.
"Congratulations men and women! I've been a fan of OSU women's basketball for many years and you all made me proud to be a Buckeye! Glad to see the men's team back on track, too. "
--John C.
--John C.
"Keep up the good fight, Good luck in NCAAs, Proud to be a Buckeye. "
--Neal P.
--Neal P.
"I would like to personally give my congrats to both the men's and women's basketball teams on winning the big 10 championships. We are all so very proud of you and wish you the best of luck in your conference and in the NCAA tournaments! You've done Ohio proud! Keep up the great work and we'll always be behind you no matter what. "
--Michael S.
--Michael S.
" Congrats to all of you...You've made a couple of Buckeye alums very happy. Living here in Illinois, it sure makes it sweet to say that our men and women are B10 Champs!! Good luck in the tournament to all..."
--Charlton & Julie W.
--Charlton & Julie W.
" I am so proud to be a Buckeye fan. This is my eighth year of coming to games and I must say this one is probably the best. I have already purchased my NCAA tournament tickets... GOOD LUCK !!!!!!!"
--Scott P.
--Scott P.
" You make my scarlet and gray blood surge with pride! Thanks for the terrific season!"
--Karen K.
--Karen K.
" Great Job so far all of you. Jessica Davenport player of the year for the ladies, but the whole team played well. Not enough can be said about Terence Dials who has been crucial down the stretch. GOOD LUCK in the Big Ten tourney and in the upcoming NCAAs. Remember you are Buckeyes, and you will not fail! GOOD LUCK AND GO BUCKEYES!!!!!!!!"
--Ben I.
--Ben I.
"Congratulations and Good Luck in the upcoming tournament(s). It's fun to watch both teams play. Both of you coaches are the best. As JJ said, 'It's a great day to be a Buckeye'!"
--Dennis M.
--Dennis M.
" Thank you. As an Alum, you have done us proud."
--David N.
--David N.
" Good luck in the post-season! It's been a lot of fun to watch you guys over the last 4 years! Go Buckeyes!"
--Chad P. (Senior, Aviation)
--Chad P. (Senior, Aviation)
"Ohio State is not a Big10 football school....Ohio State is a Big10 Champion School. Congratulations to the women and men of our Big 10 champion basketball teams. "
--Stuart P.
--Stuart P.
"Congrats to all of you!! Especially the Seniors!! Thank you for this great, memorable season. You have made all Buckeyes proud!"
--Gi
--Gi
"Awesome accomplishments!!!! I can\'t remember having so much fun following two outstanding programs. My congratulations to the coaches, players and staff of both teams. Can't wait to issue the purchase order for your Big Ten Championship rings...or maybe they'll say "NCAA"...You make us all proud to be Buckeyes!"
--John M. (OSU Staff)
--John M. (OSU Staff)
"OH!! - IO !!! Great season, now get back to work for March Madness!!!!"
--Mike W.
--Mike W.
" Hey, You guys did a great job and I must confess that am very proud, thanks and good luck."
--Samuel B.
--Samuel B.
" As a proud alum, I would like to thank both teams for their hard work and great representation of THE Ohio State University. Congrats and you make us all proud!"
--Justin S. ('97)
--Justin S. ('97)
" You guys are awesome! Congratulations on a great season!!! "
--Carrie
--Carrie
" GO BUCKS!!!!! Congratulations! You've made Ohio very proud! Show them Ohio's here! Good luck in the post-season and beyond!"
--Bob C.
--Bob C.
" What an excellent feat that you buckeyess have achieved! You have given us something to be cheerful about during this period of \"finishing up for the quarter". Congratulations, and may you continue to achieve greater laurels even after leaving our great University. Go Bucks."
--Lazarus A.
--Lazarus A.
"Congrats to both teams and their impressive accomplishment in such a hard conference. Do all of us proud in the NCAAs. Go Bucks!!!!"
--Brian B.
--Brian B.
"Congratulations on Big Ten Champions. Keep focused and lets go after Big Ten Tournament Champs and ultimately NCAA National Champions. Believe in yourself. Good Luck. "
--Kyle H.
--Kyle H.
"CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Go Buckeyes, I am so proud of your success, I wish you the best of luck in NCAA Tournaments. A Happy Alumni, "
--Esther G. ('02)
--Esther G. ('02)
"Go Bucks! I am really proud of each of you and the great team effort! Congrats on the Conference championship! Proud Alum!"
--Rosemary F., Ed.D.
--Rosemary F., Ed.D.
"You did it! Wow! I am so proud to be working at OSU with some of the best talent in the country...GO BUCKS "
--Rose F.
--Rose F.
"Great job guys and girls. This is what you get when you work hard all year. Thank you senoirs on both team for the stellar seasons. Good Luck in the tournament."
--David G.
--David G.
" Go Buckeyes! Get pumped for March Madness. Congrats!"
--Patricia M.
--Patricia M.
" Way to go Buckeyes! Best of all, you did it with class! Good luck in the post season."
--Robert M.
--Robert M.
"Congrats to both the Men's and Women's basketball teams in becoming outright Big Ten Champs!!! GO BUCKS!!! "
--Patsy L.
--Patsy L.
"Watching the bucs play basketball on TV is my highlight of life during the cold winter in Ohio. Congrats and Good luck"
--Jane M.
--Jane M.
"First it was the football team and now the basketball teams. Congratulations to the women's and men's basketball teams. Both teams are playing very good team ball, keep up the good team spirit and you both will go far in the NCAA tourney. Oh, how sweet it is for OSU and Columbus. Good Luck to all!!"
--A.J.
--A.J.
"Watched & savored the wins against Purdue, well done. Good luck in March & April when it really matters!
Go Bucks!!!!!!"
--Jose A.
--Jose A.
"CONGRATULATIONS! Best of luck in the tournaments! I am so proud of all of you. Keep up the hard work. We know you can go all the way!"
--Tauni
--Tauni
"Go BUCKEYE Basketball! What a great year for OSU Men's and Women's Basketball Teams. I live in Tennessee and I love the fact that I can say to all those SEC fans.... HOW ABOUT THEM BUCKEYES? Good luck to you both in the Tournament."
--Doug T.
--Doug T.
"Congratulations ! What an exciting season it has been for both teams. I didn\'t get to watch most of the Women\'s games but the ones I did see were fun to watch. The Men\'s games gave me heart palpitations at times but the team never gave up and pulled out a victory. Both teams should be applauded for their hard work, dedication, and Team work. GO BUCKS! Good luck in the Tournaments!!!!"
--Kathy P.
--Kathy P.
"Congratulations to the men's and women's teams--and a special acknowledgement of how the men stayed with it during the coaching transition. You have all come such a long way in the past few years, and you have so much to be proud of! The OSU coaches have worked hard to make you good university citizens, so I hope all the seniors recognize that and come back-- and come back often. Best of luck men in the tournament this weekend- we'll be rooting for you, and congrats to the women's team who has brought us great national recognition."
--Nila W. (OSU retiree)
--Nila W. (OSU retiree)
"Congratulations on the great seasons! You have made us all proud! Keep up the good work and go Bucks!"
--Mike M.
--Mike M.
"Thank you for making me proud to be a BUCKEYE and for making school history. Just know your hard work touches millions of people through out the world, not just Central Ohio. Keep up the great work! "
--Amy A. ('93, '97)
--Amy A. ('93, '97)
" I love Ohio State Men's Basketball! You guys are amazing and I'm sure you're going all the way to Final Four and so does ESPN! Good luck and thanks for a great season, Thad!"
--Matt C.
--Matt C.
"Congratulations to both men & women's basketball teams! As an Ohio State alum, it makes me so proud of you and my alma mater because you are laying the foundation for yet another generation of young buckeye fans to say "I love those players, I love that team and thats where I want to go to school." Thank-you all."
--Greg F.
--Greg F.
"Again! Thank you girls!! Big Ten Champs! Big Ten Tournament Champs!! Awesome. Good luck in the NCAA. There are a lot of Buckeye fans out there sending positive energy your way. We love you. Go Lady Bucks!!!!!"
--Terry S.
--Terry S.
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2005-2006 Men's Basketball
(24-4, outright Big Ten Champs)
11/20 Chicago State W, 81-52
11/22 Butler W, 79-69 (OT)
11/28 Virginia Tech W, 69-56
12/10 St. Joseph's W, 81-74
12/12 Norfolk State W, 92-59
12/14 Belmont W, 85-75
12/17 Iowa State W, 70-67
12/23 Tennessee State W, 74-65
12/28 Gardner-Webb W, 87-58
12/31 LSU W, 78-76
01/05 Penn State W, 104-69
01/07 Indiana L, 81-79
01/11 Purdue W, 80-64
01/15 Michigan State L, 62-59 (2OT)
01/18 Wisconsin W, 77-67
01/21 Penn State W, 75-64
01/28 Iowa L, 67-62
01/30 Florida A&M W, 95-53
02/04 Minnesota W, 67-53
02/09 Michigan W, 94-85
02/12 Illinois W, 69-53
02/15 Wisconsin L, 78-73
02/18 Northwestern W, 61-52
02/22 Michigan State W, 79-68
02/25 Michigan W, 64-54
03/01 Northwestern W, 56-53
03/05 Purdue W, 76-57
2005-2006 Women's basketball
(27-2, outright Big Ten champs)
11/21 Eastern Kentucky W, 85-38
11/26 Nicholls State W, 94-35
11/27 Western Illinois W, 75-36
11/30 Dayton W, 73-31
12/03 Boston College W, 66-61 (OT)
12/11 USC W, 68-57
12/15 LSU L, 64-48
12/20 Sacred Heart W, 84-40
12/22 Canisius W, 90-58
12/29 Penn State W, 74-53
01/01 Purdue L, 61-59
01/05 Northwestern W, 82-54
01/09 Oklahoma W, 75-71
01/12 Iowa W, 72-62
01/15 Michigan W, 62-34
01/19 Indiana W, 60-50
01/22 Michigan State W, 67-65
01/26 Wisconsin W, 73-46
01/29 Illinois W, 75-49
02/05 Indiana W, 61-45
02/07 Wright State W, 79-48
02/10 Michigan W, 74-55
02/12 Iowa W, 88-77
02/16 Minnesota W, 76-55
02/20 Michigan State W, 69-38
02/23 Purdue W, 67-58
02/26 Penn State W, 61-59
03/03 Penn State W, 64-46
03/05 Michigan State W, 68-64
03/06 Big Ten Tournament finals