Update provided for Ohio State's Meechie Johnson ahead of Minnesota showdown
Ohio State is likely to be without guard Meechie Johnson again Tuesday night.
Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reported on Tuesday night that Johnson is “doubtful” for the Tuesday night game against Minnesota. It will be the second-straight game he has missed, also sitting out of Saturday’s game against Michigan. The Buckeyes defeated the Wolverines 68-57.
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Johnson also missed three games earlier this season because of a concussion and facial fracture. He’s been forced to wear a mask while playing due to the severity of the injury.
Ohio State's Meechie Johnson (undisclosed) is doubtful for tonight's game against Minnesota, per Chris Holtmann.
Averages 6 PPG.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) February 15, 2022
This season, Johnson is averaging 6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists as a freshman. He’s also logging more than 20 minutes per game when he’s on the floor.
Ohio State enters Tuesday’s game at 15-6 overall and 8-4 in the B1G. Minnesota sits at 3-10 in league play and 12-10 overall.
Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET and the game will air on Big Ten Network.