Michigan State falls To Ohio State 87-68 As Lady Buckeyes Make History
Michigan State is a ranked women’s college basketball team, so this game should have been a challenge for the Lady Buckeyes, losers of three straight. However, Ohio State buried the Spartans with 18 three-pointers, including several right at the beginning of the game.
This game at Michigan State was the last regular-season game for both teams. They will now play in the Big Ten Tournament. The Buckeyes will be the fifth seed, and the Spartans will be the seventh seed. Who do you think will win the Big Ten Conference Tournament?
Michigan State and Ohio State Summary
Ohio State beat Michigan State 87-68 in women’s college basketball. The Lady Buckeyes hit a program record 18 three-pointers in the rout. This win was important for Ohio State, which had lost three consecutive games. It was their 11th game of the season against a ranked opponent, and their eighth on the road.
Ohio State used an 11-0 run and strong defense early. They built a 23-9 lead in the first 10 minutes of the game. The Lady Buckeyes led Michigan State by as many as 30 in the second quarter and held a 49-26 halftime lead. This game was never in doubt. The Buckeyes led 62-48 after 30 minutes. They held a double-digit lead for the rest of the game and won 87-68. After 6:04 of the first quarter, Ohio State never trailed.
Michigan State and Ohio State Detailed Scoring Summary
In the first quarter, Elsa Lemmilä, who had a double-double, scored first, and the Buckeyes had a 9-2 lead midway through the quarter. Ohio State held Michigan State without a basket for almost seven minutes. Then, Ohio State went on an 11-0 run, which increased their lead to 15-2. Ava Watson made two three-pointers in the run. At the end of the first quarter, Ohio State had a 23-9 advantage.
In the second quarter, Jaloni Cambridge hit her third three-pointer of the game to reach double figures and extend the Buckeyes’ lead to 28-11. Then, the Lady Buckeyes scored 15 unanswered points to push their lead to 38-11.
In the third quarter, Michigan State started the second half on a 7-2 run, but the game was well in hand. Jaloni Cambridge scored the Buckeyes’ first 8 points of the quarter to offset the Spartans baskets. Ohio State led by a 62-48 margin after the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Chance Gray started the scoring for Ohio State. Jaloni Cambridge made her career-high seventh three-pointer of the game, and the Buckeyes led 68-52 with seven minutes to play. Scoring was a back-and-forth affair for the remainder of the game and was capped at 87-68.
Player of the Game
The player of this game was Ohio State star Jaloni Cambridge. She had 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ohio State beat Michigan State 87-68. The player of this game was Jaloni Cambridge, who had a game-high 33 points. The turning point of this game was the opening tip-off, as Ohio State led the entire time. Both teams play next in the Big Ten Tournament.
Parting Shots
This was a good win for Ohio State, especially on the road against a ranked team. However, neither Ohio State nor Michigan State has a double-bye in the conference championship. It will be interesting to see how the tournament plays out. The top four seeds are UCLA, Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan.
