As slide continues, Buckeyes staying mindful of mental health

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Ohio State has lost six games in a row for the first time since 1997-98. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

COLUMBUS — At this point, the NCAA Tournament is an unrealistic goal for the Buckeyes, who — excluding the COVID-19 year — haven't missed out on March Madness in six seasons and haven't had a losing campaign since 2003-04. "It's a dark time when you when you are struggling," Holtmann said Monday. "I think you have to be able to approach each day with the optimism that, 'Hey, we're going to grow and get better.'"