What a statement win! The Buckeyes won their biggest game in 30 years by knocking off a modern dynasty for the first time.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State women’s basketball won its biggest game in 30 years on Saturday by knocking off a modern dynasty for the first time.
The Buckeyes beat Connecticut 73-61 in Seattle to advance to their first Elite Eight since 1993. They did that after losing to the Huskies the first six times they played by an average of 26 points. The first loss came in 2010. The most recent came in 2019 by 11 points, which was a sign of progress.UConn had made 14 straight Final Fours. Ohio State hasn’t made one since 1993. But in this game, the Buckeyes rattled the Huskies with their press, forcing 25 turnovers.
Once the Buckeyes got rolling, UConn couldn’t find a rhythm. Ohio State trailed 10-2 after the first 4:43 of the game, but cut that lead to 17-15 by the end of the first quarter. Once Ohio State took the lead on a McMahon 3-pointer with 8:46 left in the second quarter, UConn never led again. Once Ohio State extended the lead to double digits later in the second quarter, the Huskies never got closer than five points.
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