Ohio State Women’s Basketball Falls to No. 6 Seed Notre Dame, 83-73, for Third Straight Second-Round NCAA Tournament Loss
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Key Points:
- Ohio State lost 83-73 at home to No. 6 seed Notre Dame in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, marking their third consecutive home exit at this stage.
- Jaloni Cambridge scored a career-high 41 points for Ohio State, but no other Buckeye scored more than nine, while Notre Dame had five players in double figures, led by Hannah Hidalgo with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and eight steals.
- Notre Dame overcame an early 11-0 deficit and maintained control through strong runs in the second and fourth quarters, ultimately pulling away in the final minutes.
- Ohio State committed 21 turnovers compared to Notre Dame’s 15, which coach Kevin McGuff cited as a key factor in the loss, despite both teams scoring 25 points off turnovers.
- Cambridge expressed frustration that her personal scoring milestone was overshadowed by the team's loss, emphasizing that winning is the priority over individual achievements.
