Ohio State Women’s Basketball Triumphs at Coretta Scott King Classic
In a thrilling matchup at the Coretta Scott King Classic held in Newark, New Jersey, the No. 12 ranked Ohio State women’s basketball team secured a narrow 71-69 victory against No. 9 TCU. The Buckeyes improved their season record to 17-2, marking their sixth consecutive win, while the Horned Frogs dropped to 18-2 on the season.
Key Performers
Star player Chance Gray was pivotal for Ohio State, delivering a stellar performance with 22 points, including an impressive 6-for-8 from beyond the arc. Jaloni Cambridge contributed significantly with 18 points, along with eight assists and six rebounds. Elsa Lemmila also made her mark with 17 points.
Game Highlights
Throughout the fourth quarter, the tension was palpable as the score was knotted eight times. It was Cambridge who gave Ohio State the lead for the final time with a free throw, bringing the score to 67-66 with just over a minute remaining. Gray then extended the lead with a crucial 3-pointer, pushing the score to 70-66 with only 16 seconds left. TCU managed to respond with a three-pointer from Veronica Sheffey just before the buzzer, narrowing the margin to 70-69, but Cambridge sealed the game with another free throw.
TCU’s Struggles
Despite TCU’s Olivia Miles shining brightly with 24 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, her efforts were marred by a challenging shooting night, where she made only 1 of 7 from the three-point range but was effective from the free-throw line, going 11 of 12. The Horned Frogs struggled offensively at times, turning the ball over 20 times during the game. Notably, Miles, a graduate transfer from Notre Dame, played in front of a supportive crowd of family and friends who traveled from her hometown of Phillipsburg.
Looking Ahead
Ohio State will look to maintain their momentum as they prepare to face Indiana at home on Thursday, while TCU will seek redemption against UCF next Saturday.
