Western Michigan Falls to Ohio State 95-47 in Third Straight Cupcake Game
Western Michigan was the third straight cupcake opponent for the Ohio State women. The Ohio State women are ranked number nineteen in both the Coaches Poll and the Associated Press poll. Western Michigan was no match for Ohio State, as the Lady Buckeyes never trailed in this game. Ohio State had five different players hit double figures in points against Western Michigan, and all 11 Lady Buckeyes had at least one rebound. There is a gaping gap in talent between this opponent for Ohio State and future opponents. While it may be good for their poll rankings, do you think Ohio State is well-served by playing against cupcakes like Western Michigan?
Western Michigan and Ohio State Summary
The Lady Buckeyes never trailed against Western Michigan in a romp the saw five different Lady Buckeyes scored in double figures. All 11 Lady Buckeyes had a rebound in a match that resulted in a 95-47 victory. The results continue to be good for Ohio State’s poll rankings, but fans are right to wonder if these games against teams like the Broncos will sharpen the Ohio State sword as a match against the number four-ranked UCLA Lady Bruins looms.
The five double-digit scorers for Ohio State in the game against Western Michigan were: Elsa Lammila’s season-high 15 points. Chance Gray was the first Buckeye to double figures against the Broncos and finished with 13 points. The Cambridge sisters, Jaloni and Kennedy, finished with 14 and 10 points, respectively. Kayla Kitts had 14 points for the Lady Buckeyes against Western Michigan.
This game, between Ohio State and Western Michigan, was part of Holiday Hoops at Ohio State. This was a 95-47 romp, and a far cry from the Men’s one-point loss to North Carolina. Western Michigan is now 3-9, and Ohio State is now 11-1.
In this destruction, Ohio State shot 55 percent from the field and held Western Michigan to just 27 percent shooting from the field. Ohio State had 49 rebounds to 39 for the Broncos, and every Lady Buckeye grabbed at least one rebound. Len came off the bench to lead the Buckeyes in scoring with fifteen points.
Western Michigan and Ohio State Scoring Summary
In the first quarter, Ohio State opened the scoring with two buckets from Jaloni Cambridge. The Lady Buckeyes went on a 6-0 run in the first quarter, and led the Broncos 13-5 midway through. They lead 28-15 at the end of the quarter.
In the second quarter, the gap widened considerably with the Lady Buckeyes going on a 13-0 run, holding the Broncos scoreless en route to a 43-18 lead with 3:42 left to play before the half. Ohio State then scored the last five points of the quarter and led 53-25 at halftime.
In the third quarter, Ohio State’s defense held the Broncos scoreless for more than seven minutes in the third quarter. Meanwhile, the offense scored 18 unanswered points. The Buckeye led 73-29 at the end of the third quarter. The outscored Western Michigan 24-9 in that quarter.
In the fourth quarter, the Ohio State bench became involved with Seini Henry opening the scoring by making back-to-back layups to start the quarter. Ohio State led 88-45 at the media timeout, en route to a 95-47 victory.
Conclusion
Ohio State hosts number four UCLA on Sunday at 2 p.m. After a blowout, like the Ron against Western Michigan, this game will be a real test for the Lady Buckeyes. The 11-1 team now begins the Big Ten Conference schedule in earnest. It will be difficult for them; number seven, Maryland, is in a couple of days.
