Minnesota Falls to Ohio State 60-55 in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal. Now the Lady Buckeyes Will Face top Seed UCLA

Minnesota was the number 4-seed in the Big Ten tournament. Ohio State beat them today 60-55, even though the Buckeyes lost to them just a few weeks ago. Another element of the nice surprise was that the Lady Buckeyes were a number 5-seed. So, Minnesota was seeded higher than them in the Big Ten Tournament.

Against Minnesota in the quarter-final of the Big Ten Tournament, Ohio State star Jaloni Cambridge only had 17 points. She was helped bya Finnish import, Elsa Lemmilä, who had 17 rebounds and 11 points for her sixth double-double of the season.

Minnesota Falls to Ohio State 60-55 Summary

This was a close game all the way through, as one might expect from a game between a number four and a number five team. Each team held a lead during the first quarter, and Minnesota was ahead 18-16 when the first quarter expired. The Buckeyes outscored the Golden Gophers 16-10 in the second quarter to take a 32-28 lead at halftime. The teams went back-and-forth in the third quarter. Scoring was even in the fourth quarter as well, but Ohio State was leading the entire quarter and won 60-55.

The number eleven-ranked and number 5-seeded Ohio State women’s basketball team is now 26-6 overall and 13-5 in Big Ten Play. Minnesota is ranked number 19 and number 20, and was the number 4-seed, is now 22-8 overall, and 13-5 in Big Ten Conference Play. This is the twelfth time this season that Ohio State has played a ranked team. It is the ninth time they have played that game away from Columbus.

We could put a detailed scoring summary here, but to a certain extent, that would do this game some injustice. The game was back-and-forth and close throughout as both teams traded baskets. What you need to know is that even though Ohio State led throughout the fourth quarter and for much of the game, they were not assured of the win until there were just 16 seconds left.

Player of the Game

The player of this game, like the last game, was Elsa Lemmilä, who had 17 rebounds and 11 points for her sixth double-double of the season. This was the fourteenth time this season she has scored in double figures. She is becoming an increasingly important part of the Ohio State attack.

Turning Point of the Game

This game was very close the entire time. That means the turning point of this game was near the end. Though Ohio State led the entire fourth quarter, they were not assured of the win until Jaloni Cambidge hit a layup with just sixteen seconds left in the game. That basket meant the Lady Buckeyes were going to win the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who Won The Game?
Ohio State beat Minnesota in this game 60-55. The game was very close and was not decided until Jaloni Cambridge hit a layup with only 16 seconds remaining.

Q: Who Was The Player Of The Game
The player of the game was Elsa Lemmilä, who had a double-double.

Q: Who Advanced In The Big Ten Tournament?
Ohio State advances to the Big Ten Tournament to face top-seeded UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals. Minnesota has been eliminated.

Parting Shots

Ohio State is hoping to improve its position in the NCAA tournament. This win, over a ranked team in Minnesota, will help their chances. This is the fourth time in the last five years that Ohio State has advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament. To win this game, the Buckeyes used defense; they had 12 steals in the game. Now, Ohio State gets to face the top-seeded UCLA Bruins. Talk about your opportunities.