Ohio State Triumphs Over Oregon
In a thrilling matchup, No. 9 Ohio State triumphed over Oregon with a convincing score of 80-64 on Sunday, largely thanks to a stellar performance from Elsa Lemmila, who achieved a personal best with 23 points. The Buckeyes, improving to 22-3 for the season and 11-2 in Big Ten play, secured their fourth consecutive victory and have won 11 out of their last 12 games.
Key Performers
Fellow teammate Kennedy Cambridge also shined, contributing 20 points including five successful three-pointers. Notably, Jaloni Cambridge reached a career milestone by scoring 19 points, bringing her total to over 1,000 points in her college career.
The Buckeyes displayed remarkable accuracy, shooting 52% from the field and converting 17 out of 19 free throw attempts. Chance Gray, who previously played at Oregon before her transfer, added to the scoreline with eight points and five rebounds in her return to her former team.
Oregon’s Struggles
Oregon’s standout player was Ari Long, who netted 16 points with four three-pointers, though the Ducks’ four-game winning streak was halted by this defeat. They now have a record of 18-8 and 6-7 in conference play, showing struggles against ranked teams with a 0-3 record at home against them this season. Sarah Rambus scored 13 points, while Mia Jacobs contributed 13 points and five rebounds, but the team faced significant challenges, committing 23 turnovers that resulted in 17 points for the Buckeyes. Oregon managed a field goal percentage of just 37%.
Game Highlights
In the critical moments of the game, Oregon made a push in the third quarter, ending it with six consecutive points to narrow the gap to 56-44. However, Ohio State quickly regained control, as the Cambridge sisters combined for a scoring spree, extending the lead to as much as 19 points late in the fourth quarter. The Buckeyes initially led 22-18 after the first quarter, maintaining their advantage through halftime with a score of 34-25.
Upcoming Fixtures
As for the next fixtures, Ohio State will host Maryland next Sunday, while Oregon has a week off before gearing up to face Washington.
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