Ohio State Buckeyes forward Marc Loving (2) twists around to make a shot while guarded by American University Eagles forward Yilret Yiljep (12) during the first half of Wednesday’s NCAA Division I basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus on November 20, 2013. (Barbara J. Perenic/The Columbus Dispatch)

Will the Marc Loving who scored 20 pos and snagged 14 rebounds against Marshall show up against undefeated Virginia?   The first real test of the Buckeyes happens tonight.  Watching them agains North Carolina Central this year I wondered how they have remained undefeated so far, even with a weak non conference schedule.  They have promising freshmen in Potter and Jackson so if veterans like Loving can play consistently we might have an interesting year.  Thad Matta has the back of getting the best out of players at the end of the season although the last few have been disappointments.