Guard Jimmie Williams (3) responds to a reporter during Media Day on Sept. 30, 2026. Credit: Brianna Mentzer | Freelance Photographer.
Forward Amanda Schlueter (2) dribbles through defenders against Memphis Sept. 6, 2026. The Buckeyes beat Memphis 3-1. Credit: Abigail Sweet | Freelance Photographer.
Freshman midfielder Jack Wayne (18) dribbling the ball against Rutgers' defense. Ohio State fell 2-1 against the Scarlet Knights in its Big Ten opener on Sept. 18, 2026. Credit: Shawn Thompson | Freelance Photographer.
An OSUPD officer watches over the event. Officers were stationed at the entrances to the Browning Amphitheater throughout the Myron Gaines event on Sept. 18, 2026. Credit: Thomas Russell | Freelance Photographer.
Middle blocker Aneta Valentová (21) extends for the ball during the second set of the Buckeyes 3-2 win over Winthrop on Sept. 11, 2026. Credit: Roman Gabriel | Freelance Photographer.
Forward Josué Youta (11) takes in the silence as Ohio State is down 1-0 at half. Ohio State lost to Washington 4-0 on Sept. 21. Credit: Rocco Donnelly | Freelance Photographer.
Freshman libero Emily Avshalomov (17) points at teammate sophomore outside hitter Na'vea Gauthier (11) after the Buckeyes score a point during the team's 3-1 win over Southern Indiana on Sept. 12, 2026. Sam Ing | Freelance Photographer.
Midfielder Mary Davis (3) shoots the ball. Ohio State lost to Boston College 2-3 Sept. 20, 2026. Credit: Graham Hovis | Freelance Photographer.
Junior outside hitter Naomy Govou (7) and sophomore defensive specialist Mia Stahler (16) throw their arms up in celebration near the end of the second set after a winning rally. The Buckeyes won 3-2 against Youngstown on Sept. 13, 2026. Credit: Maddie Liska | Freelance Photographer.
Ohio State men's soccer forward Josué Youta (11) walks off for halftime during the Buckeyes game against Washington at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium Monday. No. 3 Ohio State lost to Washington 0-4. Credit: Conner Neeley | Lantern Photographer
Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) speaks with a referee after a controversial call in the Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami CF game. The Crew beat Inter Miami CF 2-1 on Sept. 27, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
A member of the Ohio Youth for Climate Justice chalks "divest now" at the Thompson Statue during Friday's protest against Anduril. Credit: Michael Goulet | Campus Photo Editor.
Bevo eating sweet feed during halftime. Ohio State lost to Texas 24-23 on Sept. 12. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
The top view of the three signature drinks at Enchantea. Credit: Natalie Boggs | Life and Arts Photo Editor
Throughout September, The Lantern’s photographers captured events across campus, ranging from debates, protests, games and more.
Here is a gallery from the month.