_B1G play is finally upon us. The Buckeyes host Northwestern (10-2) tonight in Value City Arena, in what should prove to be a tough test. The Wildcats, led by junior forwards John Shurna (19.4 ppg, 6.0 rpg) and Drew Crawford (18.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg), are hoping to end a 30 game losing streak in Columbus. They fought hard in both contests against OSU last year, and outside of a 69-41 beatdown against Baylor have looked very strong this season. Sullinger is as healthy as he has been in weeks, and Matta and company are hoping to regain the momentum they had after the Duke game. 

The game tips at 5:30 PM ET on the Big Ten Network, but the LiveBlog will get going at 5. Joining us as usual will be Men of the Scarlet and Gray, Our Honor Defend, The Buckeye Battle Cry, Buckeye House Call, the Buckeye Blog, Scarlet and Game, and Fox Sports Ohio.

LiveBlog after the break!