How to Watch Big Ten Tournament, First Semifinal: Ohio State vs. Rutgers: Stream College Lacrosse Live, TV Channel

No. 1 seed Ohio State faces-off against No. 5 seed Rutgers in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals in college lacrosse.

With the Big Ten Tournament in college lacrosse taking place at U-M Lacrosse Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan this week, No. 1 seed Ohio State squares off against No. 5 seed Rutgers in the first semifinal on Thursday. 

After spoiling a potential rivalry showdown with a victory over No. 4 seed Michigan in the quarterfinals, Rutgers advanced earlier this week to the semifinals. The Scarlet Knights snapped a two-game losing streak, including a regular season loss to Michigan just two weeks ago, to advance with a 7-8 overall record and a 2-3 conference mark. Ohio State, on the other hand, is the tournament’s No. 1 seed with a 12-2 overall record and a 4-1 conference mark. Earlier this season, the Buckeyes took down the Scarlet Knights by a final score of 13-11.

How to Watch Ohio State vs. Rutgers Today:

Match Date: May 1, 2025

Match Time: 5:00 p.m. ET

TV: Big Ten Network

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Most recently, Rutgers pulled off an upset over No. 4 seed Michigan with an 11-8 victory over the Wolverines in Ann Arbor earlier this week. The Scarlet Knights defense forced 17 turnovers, while eight different players scored in the win. All-Big Ten first team goalie Cardin Stoller also made eight saves in net. 

As for Ohio State, the Buckeyes haven’t played since April 19 when they beat Michigan by a final score of 10-8 in Ann Arbor last month. The win clinched the Big Ten regular season title for the fifth-ranked Buckeyes, who got three goals from Gannon Matthews in the win. 

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