Nebraska gave Ohio State a good game in women’s basketball on Sunday, before falling 90-71. The close game could spark worries for Ohio State. It was a home game, and on paper, Ohio State should have won this game by 30 points.
Also of note in the game between Ohio State and Nebraska was that the Lady Buckeyes got a big scoring contribution from Chance Gray. But she did not score as many points as Jaloni Cambrige, who powered Ohio State, pulling away in the fourth quarter. Are you worried about the slow starts of the Ohio State women?
Nebraska and Ohio State Scoring Summary
Ohio State overcame another slow start to beat Nebraska, 90-71. Ohio State was only ahead 39-31 at halftime, and the Cornhuskers got closer in the second half. Gray made five three-pointers, and Cambidge only took five shots in the first half, making only three.
Cambridge and the Lady Buckeyes pulled away in the second half, outscoring Nebraska 51-40. Ohio State was powered in the second half by star Cambridge, who had 30 points in this game. However, Nebraska got to within 4 points in the second half.
Nebraska and Ohio State Detailed Scoring Summary
In the first quarter, Ohio State started the game strongly and was led by a pair of Gray three-pointers. Both offenses cooled off then, but thankfully for the Lady Buckeyes, their defense powered them to a 19-13 first-quarter lead.
In the second quarter, Nebraska started on a 7-0 run, and they took a one-point lead. Cambridge helped the Buckeyes go on a 10-2 run. The Huskers and Buckeyes traded baskets for the rest of the quarter, but Gray hit a late three-pointer to put Ohio State up by a 39-31 margin at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Lady Buckeyes extended their lead over Nebraska by showcasing their shot-making and balanced scoring. Ohio State went on several runs and led by as many as twenty points at 62-42. However, Nebraska trimmed the lead to 64-54 after the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Nebraska continued to come back, extending a 20-4 run that started late in the third quarter. They got to within 4 points. Cambridge responded with a dynamic fourth-quarter offensive outburst. That is routine for her; she scored or assisted on 20 consecutive points, which put the game out of reach.
Player Of the Game
The player of this game was Gray. She scored 21 points and is becoming a viable second scoring option for the Lady Buckeyes. She scored Ohio State to a first-half lead and added 2 rebounds and 2 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ohio State won this game against Nebraska 90-71. The player of the game was Gray. She was not the leading scorer for the Lady Buckeyes, though the 21 points she contributed were a significant scoring contribution. She added 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Ohio State next plays at Washington at 9 p.m. on Feb. 5. Nebraska next plays at No. 9 Michigan on Feb. 4.
Parting Shots
Ohio State did not do as well in this game as they should have. They used a big fourth quarter to make the score seem like a bit of a blowout when it was not. Nebraska got to within four points in the second half of this game. The Lady Buckeyes need to do better, but it is good that they developed a viable second scoring option.
