A recent addition to Division I will be part of Ohio State's nonconference schedule in 2024-25, per the Bracketeer's Rocco Miller.
The Buckeyes' men's basketball team will play Mercyhurst in either November or December.
Sources: Ohio State will host Mercyhurst as part of its 2024-25 non-conference schedule. #B1G #NEC
— Rocco Miller (@RoccoMiller8) May 28, 2024
The Lakers, based out of Erie, Pennsylvania moved up to the top division of college basketball this year, joining the Northeast Conference.
Mercyhurst went a mere 15-16 in 2023-24 but won at least 25 games in three of the previous five seasons. Head coach Gary Manchel is in his 22nd season with the Lakers.