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Block O on Ice
The Block O student section leads chants, songs, and coordinated cheers throughout every Buckeyes home game.
7.5Passport Score
1998Opened
19,000Capacity
IndoorRoof
Hardwood / Artificial IceSurface
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The basics
About Schottenstein Center
Large Columbus arena hosting Buckeyes sports and concerts.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Hockey
- League
- NCAAH
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
FormerlyJerome Schottenstein Center
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The Buckeye Nuthouse
The Buckeye Nuthouse student section creates one of the Big Ten's most energetic basketball atmospheres.
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O-H-I-O Chant
Fans perform the iconic "O-H!" "I-O!" chant repeatedly throughout every game.
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Script Ohio Tribute
The band occasionally incorporates elements of the famous Script Ohio tradition into basketball events and celebrations.
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Carmen Ohio
Following victories, players, students, and fans remain to sing "Carmen Ohio" together.
Through the years
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Home teams
- PresentOhio State BuckeyesNCAAH
- Ohio State BuckeyesNCAAB
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