Maryland Beats Ohio State 76-75 As Lady Buckeyes Have Multiple 25+ Point Scorers

Maryland defeated Ohio State in women’s basketball, 76-75. The Lady Buckeyes went cold at exactly the wrong time in this matchup of ranked teams in Columbus. Ohio State did have two players, Chance Gray and Jaloni Cambridge, score 25 points.

The loss drops Ohio State to 22-4 and 11-3 in the Big Ten Conference. Maryland improves to 21-6 and is now 9-6 in the Big Ten. Do you think there is a good chance that the NCAA Tournament winner will come out of the Big Ten?

Maryland Beats Ohio State

This was a pink game, which raised awareness for breast cancer. The game actually started well for Ohio State. Ohio State started with a 28-15 lead after 10 minutes and had a buzzer-beater from Jaloni Cambridge to end the quarter. However, the start was deceiving.

The Lady Buckeyes led 46-31 at halftime after a second quarter in which both teams traded baskets. Maryland used a strong third quarter to cut its deficit to 60-57. Maryland scored the first 12 points of the fourth quarter, and the Buckeyes battled back but were unable to score on the final possession and lost the game, 76-75.

Detailed Maryland and Ohio State Scoring Summary

In the first quarter, the Terripans scored first, but Ohio State responded with the next seven points in the game. At one point in the first quarter, the Lady Buckeye defense held the Terps without a basket for five minutes. Maryland, however, responded with a 10-0 run, making the score 20-15. Jaloni Cambridge made a buzzer-beating three-pointer. Ohio State led 28-15 at the end of the quarter.

In the second quarter, Ohio State’s defense was stout again and did not allow a Maryland basket for the first 3:12. Gray’s fifth three-pointer of the game gave Ohio State its largest lead, as the Buckeyes led by 9 points. The Buckeyes led 46-31 at halftime.

In the third quarter, the Terrapins started with a 12-3 run that lasted all the way until six minutes were left to play in the quarter. The Terrapins were able to get within one at 55-54 with 1:47 to play in the frame following a 9-2 run. Ohio State held a 60-57 lead after 30 minutes.

Maryland scored the first 12 points of the fourth quarter to take a 69-60 lead. Gray and Kennedy Cambridge cut Maryland’s lead to 70-67 with a three-pointer with 3:33 to play. Ohio State hit another three-pointer, but the Terrapins scored as well. Oddly, neither team made free throws as the game ended, and the Terrapins held on for a 76-75 win.

Player(s) Of the Game

The players of this game were Cambridge, who had 29 points. Also, Chance Gray had 25 points for the Lady Buckeyes in the losing effort. It is a little odd to name two players of the game in a loss, but these point totals were impressive.

Turning Point

The turning point of this close game was the start of the fourth quarter. It was at that point that the Terripans went on a run that gave them a lead. They would not relinquish that lead.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Terripans beat the Buckeyes in this game by one point, 76-75. Cambridge, who scored 29 points, and Chance Gray, who added 25 for the Lady Buckeyes, both were in the losing effort. The turning point of this game was the start of the fourth quarter, when the Terrapins went on a run and took the lead for good. Ohio State plays at Minnesota on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The Terps next host Purdue on Saturday.

Parting Shots

This was a costly loss for the Lady Buckeyes. They beat Maryland on the road earlier this season. However, they could not defend their home court. It is fair to wonder if this was a one-time blip for the Ohio State women. We will see against a ranked Minnesota team.