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|citystate = Columbus, OH
 
|citystate = Columbus, OH
|president = [[Andy Sekerak]]
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|nats = '''[[ICT]] UG''': [[2012 ICT|2012]], [[2013 ICT|2013]]
 
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'''The Ohio State University''' ('''Ohio State''') is a large public university located in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State is represented in quizbowl by the Ohio State Academic Team (OSUAT)
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'''The Ohio State University''' (often shortened to '''OSU''') is a large public university located in Columbus, Ohio. In recent years, their quizbowl team has been a consistent top-bracket threat, led by the duo of [[Chris Ray]] and [[Clark Smith]].
  
==Tournaments==
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==History==
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OSU made their first appearance at [[ACF Nationals]] in 1996, finishing the tournament with a 5-7 record. The following year, they improved to 7-6 and a 9th place finish, with star player [[Mike Starsnic]] leading the field in individual scoring. They also contested the first ever [[ICT]], ending the tournament with an 11-5 record and finishing seventh.
  
Ohio State produces no tournaments, but hosts various high school and collegiate tournaments. The 2009 NAQT Ohio State Tournament was hosted here, and the 2010 tournament will, as well. Ohio State will host the 2010 ACF Regionals for the Midwest.
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Following Starsnic's departure, OSU made only sporadic tournament appearances until 2010, when they began attending competitions more regularly. In 2012 and 2013, an OSU team led by [[Jasper Lee]], [[Jarret Greene]], and [[Peter Komarek]] claimed back-to-back [[ICT]] Division I Undergraduate titles. During this run, the team made its first top-bracket appearance at ACF Nationals in 2012 and ICT in 2013.
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After the arrival of [[Chris Ray]] and a then-dual enrolled [[Clark Smith]] in 2017, OSU has become a consistent national contender. Playing without Ray, OSU placed 3rd in Division II of the [[2017 ICT]]. Since then, the team has placed in the top ten of every national championship since 2018, achieving a best finish of 3rd at [[2022 ACF Nationals]].
  
 
==Current Members==
 
==Current Members==
* [[Bradley Burdick]], Freshman
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* [[Chris Ray]]
* [[Jacob Durst]], Junior
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* [[Clark Smith]]
* [[Joseph Echt]], Freshman
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* [[Roxanne Tang]]
* [[Richard Edwards]]
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* [[Nandan Gokhale]], Freshman
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==Notable Alumni==
* [[Richard Hersch]]
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* [[Jacob Durst]]
* [[Madellyn Kennedy]], Freshman
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* [[Kirun Sankaran]]
* [[Peter Komarek]], Freshman
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* [[Brian Saxton]]
* [[Kevin Kulig]]
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* [[Nandan Gokhale]]
* [[Asanka Nanayakkara]], Freshman
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* [[Jarret Greene]]
* [[Brice Russ]], Graduate Student
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* [[Peter Komarek]]
* [[Kirun Sankaran]], Sophomore
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* [[Jasper Lee]]
* [[Brian Saxton]], Graduate Student
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* [[Asanka Nanayakkara]]
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* [[Brice Russ]]
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* [[Joe Wells]]
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==Title Succession==
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{{Succession_box|Tournament = [[NAQT ICT]] Division I Undergraduate
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|year = [[2012 ICT|2012]], [[2013 NAQT ICT|2013]]
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|previous = [[2011 VCU|VCU]]
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|next = [[Yale]]
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[[Category: College clubs]]
 
[[Category: College clubs]]
[[Category: Ohio]]
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[[Category: Ohio State]]

Latest revision as of 13:48, 3 May 2022

Ohio State
Ohio State.png
Location:
Columbus, OH
National championships ICT UG: 2012, 2013
NAQT Page link

The Ohio State University (often shortened to OSU) is a large public university located in Columbus, Ohio. In recent years, their quizbowl team has been a consistent top-bracket threat, led by the duo of Chris Ray and Clark Smith.

History

OSU made their first appearance at ACF Nationals in 1996, finishing the tournament with a 5-7 record. The following year, they improved to 7-6 and a 9th place finish, with star player Mike Starsnic leading the field in individual scoring. They also contested the first ever ICT, ending the tournament with an 11-5 record and finishing seventh.

Following Starsnic's departure, OSU made only sporadic tournament appearances until 2010, when they began attending competitions more regularly. In 2012 and 2013, an OSU team led by Jasper Lee, Jarret Greene, and Peter Komarek claimed back-to-back ICT Division I Undergraduate titles. During this run, the team made its first top-bracket appearance at ACF Nationals in 2012 and ICT in 2013.

After the arrival of Chris Ray and a then-dual enrolled Clark Smith in 2017, OSU has become a consistent national contender. Playing without Ray, OSU placed 3rd in Division II of the 2017 ICT. Since then, the team has placed in the top ten of every national championship since 2018, achieving a best finish of 3rd at 2022 ACF Nationals.

Current Members

Notable Alumni


Title Succession

NAQT ICT Division I Undergraduate Champion
Preceded by
Year
Succeeded by
VCU
2012, 2013
Yale