In a surprising turn of events, a major contender in the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament fell in the second round. Ohio State, a No. 2 seed, was defeated by seventh-seeded Duke 75-63, ending a Buckeyes season that had high expectations.
NCAA Game Highlights
Ohio State led at halftime, but a second-half surge from the Blue Devils led to the upset victory. Reigan Richardson led the charge for Duke, scoring 28 points with seven rebounds. Ashlon Jackson chipped in 13 points, four rebounds and three assists and Taina Mair had 11 points, three rebounds and four assists.
Duke advances to the Sweet 16, where it will face either UConn or Syracuse. This is the farthest the program has gone since 2017-18. The Blue Devils have not advanced past the Sweet 16 since 2012-13.
End of the Road for the Buckeyes
The Buckeyes season comes to an end at 26-6. Cotie McMahon had 27 points and five rebounds, while Jacy Sheldon had 13 points with four assists and three rebounds. Ohio State looked like a team that was a true contender, as it boasted wins over Iowa and Indiana. Fans took to social media to express shock at the result and congratulate the Buckeyes on a great season.
This is the lowest finish the Buckeyes have had in the NCAA tournament since 2017-18.
