USC Falls to Ohio State 86-80 Behind Jaloni Cambridge’s 33 Points
USC fell to Ohio State on Sunday. Jaloni Cambrige scored 33 points for the Lady Buckeyes, including 16 points in the fourth quarter, to secure the win for Ohio State. She was helped by Chance Gray’s 16 points, and Kennedy Cambridge scored 14 points and four steals.
This win over USC comes right after a bad loss and two in a row for the Ohio State women’s team. They needed this win, and their best player, who is only a Sophomore, scored at least thirty points for the fifth time this season. Where do you think Ohio State will get seeded in the NCAA tournament?
Summary of Ohio State beats USC 88-83
USC lost this game, 88-83, but had a great game from freshman Jazzy Davidson, who scored a season-high 32 points, including six 3-pointers, before fouling out with 1.1 seconds left. She also had six rebounds and four assists. However, her effort could not compensate for the 33 points from Jaloni Cambridge or the Lady Buckeyes.
Ava Watson and Elsa Lemmilä both also had ten points as all five Buckeye starters reached double figures. Lemmilä also had ten rebounds for her third double-double of the season. This depth proved to be too much for USC. The Trojans fought valiantly.
USC and Ohio State Detailed Scoring Summary
In the first quarter, Ohio State made its first three field goal attempts to take a 6-0 lead. However, the Trojans evened the score. Ohio State then outscored USC for the next few minutes and led 13-8 midway through the quarter. However, USC did well and took its first lead at 20-19.
In the second quarter, the Lady Buckeyes opened the second quarter with a 6-2 run to take a 25-22 lead, but the Trojans scored the next ten points to lead 32-25. Ohio State tied the game at 32 with its own 7-0 run and took the lead back on a three-pointer from Ava Watson with two minutes remaining. USC scored the final four points of the quarter to take a 38-35 lead at halftime.
Kennedy Cambridge scored eight points for the Buckeyes as they came out of the halftime locker room. The Trojans responded with a 6-1 and led 49-46 midway through the quarter. Then there was a three-point play from Jaloni Cambridge, which gave the Buckeyes a 52-51 lead, but USC held the 64-61 advantage after 30 minutes.
In the fourth quarter, Ohio State went on a 15-0 run to take a 76-65 lead with 4:26 to play, and led by as many as 13 points at 79-66 with just under three minutes remaining. Much of the scoring was by Jaloni Cambridge. Ohio State did not allow USC to score in the first 7:42 of the quarter. However, the Trojans scored the next seven points to trim their deficit to 79-73 before the teams alternated scoring. The Trojans got as close as three points, but Ohio State made some free throws and earned the 88-83 win.
Player of the Game
The player of the game was Jaloni Cambridge, who scored a game-high 33 points for Ohio State. It was the star Sophomore’s third thirty-point game of the quarter.
Turning Point of the Game
The Trojans got to within three points right at the end of this game. So we never knew until the free throws at the end of the game that Ohio State was going to win.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ohio State won this game 88-83, but the game went right down to the wire. Ohio State star Jaloni Cambridge scored 33 points for the Buckeyes in the game. There was no real turning point to this game, as the outcome was in doubt right until the end. Ohio State next hosts number six Michigan on Wednesday. USC also plays on Wednesday at Penn State.
Parting Shots
The upcoming game, the Lady Buckeyes against Michigan, is a big one for the Ohio State women’s basketball team. Not only is the team from Michigan a rival, but the higher-ranked Wolverines will present a challenge to Ohio State, who are struggling a bit. It will be interesting to see what the freshman Jazzy Davidson becomes. If she stays healthy, she could be a star.
