The No. 11/8 Ohio State women’s basketball team maintained their undefeated streak with a commanding 80-48 victory over Ball State on Pride Night. With this win, the Buckeyes improved to 9-0 (1-0 B1G), while Ball State fell to 6-4. The game, held on Tuesday evening, was a showcase of Ohio State’s strength on both ends of the court.
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Game Recap
Ohio State wasted no time setting the tone, scoring the game’s first seven points and finishing the opening quarter with a commanding 24-8 lead. The second quarter saw the Buckeyes continue their aggressive play, extending their advantage to 38-20 by halftime.
The third quarter was an offensive explosion for Ohio State, as they outscored Ball State 31-16, closing the period with a decisive 69-36 lead. A lower-scoring final quarter saw both teams slow down offensively, with the Buckeyes ultimately securing an 80-48 victory.
Ohio State Vs. Ball State (image via Getty)Standout Performances
Ohio State’s depth was on full display, with four players scoring in double figures:
- Chance Gray led the team with 21 points, marking her seventh double-figure game this season. She made her first six shots, including three three-pointers, and recorded her third 20-point performance of the year.
- Ava Watson contributed 15 points, securing her third double-figure game of the season.
- Taylor Thierry added 12 points, reaching double digits for the sixth time this season.
- Ajae Petty finished with 10 points, marking her fifth double-figure outing of the year.
- Additionally, Elsa Lemmilä maintained her streak of grabbing at least five rebounds in every game this season.
How the Game Played Out
First Quarter Highlights
- The Buckeyes opened with a 7-0 run, fueled by early baskets from Taylor Thierry and a three-pointer by Chance Gray.
- Ohio State’s strong defensive presence held Ball State to just eight points in the quarter.
Second Quarter Highlights
- Both teams exchanged baskets, but Ohio State’s defensive pressure forced 15 first-half turnovers.
- The Buckeyes extended their lead to 38-20 by halftime.
Third Quarter Highlights
- Ohio State exploded for 31 points, marking their fourth 30+ point quarter this season.
- Highlights included a steal-and-score by Thierry and back-to-back buckets from Petty.
Fourth Quarter Highlights
- The Buckeyes sealed their dominant performance with seven unanswered points midway through the final quarter.
Match Notes
- Ohio State forced 27 Ball State turnovers, their eighth game this season with 20+ turnovers forced.
- The Buckeyes recorded 10 steals, marking their seventh game with double-digit steals.
- All nine Ohio State players who saw court time contributed at least one basket.
- Ohio State held an opponent to under 10 points in a quarter for the seventh time this season.
What’s Next
The Buckeyes will return home to host Youngstown State on Saturday at 11 a.m. The game will air on B1G+ and AM1460. Fans can purchase Ohio State women’s basketball tickets for the 2024-25 season online, with special “holideals” available for select winter sports events, including women’s basketball.
At Etruesports, we will continue to provide comprehensive coverage of Ohio State’s impressive season. Stay tuned for updates as the Buckeyes pursue excellence on the court!
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