February is Black History Month and we’re collaborating with CBUS Soul to share stories of Black people making an impact in the Columbus scene. That series debuts the week of February 24 on GCSC and CBUS Soul’s Instagram – follow now so you don’t miss a post at @CbusSoul and @Columbus_Sports.
February 5 marks National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Check out this post on how you can celebrate it locally or visit our Women Win Here page to dive into the history of the biggest moments and people in local women’s sports.
Finally, we wish a Merry Crewsmas to all those who celebrate as the Black & Gold return to Lower.com Field on February 22 vs. Chicago Fire. Keep reading to see what's on tap this month or see the full schedule.
On This Date
Here are a few notable February moments from recent Columbus sports history:
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February 10 | Geoff Sanderson scored the first hat trick in CBJ history in 2001
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February 11 | Buster Douglas KO’d Mike Tyson in one of boxing’s biggest upsets in 1990
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February 21 | The Fury played their first-ever game in Columbus in 2024
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February 28 | The final college basketball game was played at St. John Arena in 1998
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JUMP TO: Basketball | Hockey | Volleyball | Other Sports
Basketball 🏀
- Feb. 2 at Schottenstein Center | Washington vs. Ohio State (WBB)
- Feb. 5 at Rike Center | Marietta vs. Otterbein (MBB)
- Feb. 6 at Schottenstein Center | Maryland vs. Ohio State (MBB)
- Feb. 12 at Schottenstein Center | Washington vs. Ohio State (MBB)
- Feb. 12 at Rike Center | Wilmington vs. Otterbein (WBB)
- Feb. 13 at Schottenstein Center | Minnesota vs. Ohio State (WBB)
- Feb. 15 at Rike Center | Muskingum vs. Otterbein (MBB and WBB)
- Feb. 16 at Schottenstein Center | Michigan vs. Ohio State (MBB)
- Feb. 17 at Schottenstein Center | Iowa vs. Ohio State (WBB)
- Feb. 20 at Schottenstein Center | Northwestern vs. Ohio State (MBB)
- Feb. 22 at Capital Center | Otterbein vs. Capital (MBB and WBB)
- Feb. 23 at Schottenstein Center | Purdue vs. Ohio State (WBB)
- Feb. 26 at Schottenstein Center | Michigan State vs. Ohio State (WBB)
Hockey 🏒
- Feb. 6 at Nationwide Arena | Utah vs. Blue Jackets
- Feb. 8 at Nationwide Arena | Rangers vs. Blue Jackets
- Feb. 7-8 at Ohio State Ice Rink | St. Thomas vs. Ohio State (WHKY)
- Feb 14-15 at Schottenstein Center | Wisconsin vs. Ohio State (MHKY)
- Feb. 22 at Nationwide Arena | Blackhawks vs. Blue Jackets
- Feb. 25 at Nationwide Arena | Stars vs. Blue Jackets
- Feb. 27-28 at Schottenstein Center | Michigan vs. Ohio State (MHKY)
Volleyball 🏐
- Feb. 1 at Covelli Center | Big Ten Challenge (MVB)
- Feb. 7 at Nationwide Arena | Rise vs. Fury
- Feb 8 at Covelli Center | Loyola vs. Ohio State (MVB)
- Feb. 12 at Nationwide Arena | Valkyries vs. Fury
- Feb. 15 at Covelli Center | Lindenwood vs. Ohio State (MVB)
- Feb. 15-16 at Greater Columbus Convention Center | OVR Presidents’ Cup
- Feb. 17 at Nationwide Arena | Thrill vs. Fury
- Feb. 23 at Nationwide Arena | Vibe vs. Fury
>> Read our Fury Season Preview
Other Sports
- Feb. 9 at Mitchell Rec Center | NGSWD Clinic at Denison University
- Feb. 15 at Clements Rec Center | Otterbein Track & Field All-Ohio Indoor Championships
- Feb. 22 at Lower.com Field | Crew vs. Fire
- Feb. 27 – March 2 at Greater Columbus Convention Center | Arnold Sports Festival