Michigan State Spartans at Ohio State Buckeyes
· NCAA Women's Basketball
Jaloni Cambridge scores 33 points in No. 12 Ohio State women's 89-78 win over No. 23 Michigan State
Cambridge, the current Tamika Catchings National Freshman of the Week, scored 14 points in the third quarter, including the Buckeyes' last nine as they stretched their 13-point halftime lead to 79-59 entering the fourth.
The Spartans rallied early in the final period, as their 13-0 run made it a seven-point game with four minutes remaining. Ohio State answered with a layup by Cotie McMahon and a Cambridge jumper to deny the Spartans.
Cambridge made 5 of 9 3-pointers and was 12-for-22 shooting overall. Petty's 15 rebounds were a season-high, as were her six assists. McMahon had 17 points for the Buckeyes (24-4, 13-4 Big Ten).
Theryn Hallock scored a career-high 29 points, Grace VanSlooten 19, Julia Ayrault 11 and Jaddan Simmons 10 for Michigan State (20-8, 10-7).
Petty scored 17 points and Cambridge added 15 in the first half as the Buckeyes rolled to a 54-41 lead. Ohio State shot 67% in the first quarter and scored 31 points.
Ohio State visits No. 19 Maryland in a regular-season finale on Sunday. The Buckeyes and Terrapins are chasing third place in the conference.
Michigan State, with a shot at fifth place, wraps up with a home game against Minnesota on Saturday.
How can I watch Spartans vs. Buckeyes?
- TV Channel: Spartans vs Buckeyes 2021 College Basketball, week 17, is broadcasted on B1G+.
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Recent Plays
| 4th 0:00 |  |
End of Game | 78 - 89 |
| 4th 0:00 | |
End of 4th Quarter | 78 - 89 |
| 4th 0:28 |  |
Jaddan Simmons made Free Throw. | 78 - 89 |
| 4th 0:28 | |
Jaddan Simmons made Free Throw. | 77 - 89 |
| 4th 0:28 |  |
Eboni Walker subbing in for Ohio State | 76 - 89 |
Statistics
 MSU |
OSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 23-54 | FG | 34-62 |
| 43 | Field Goal % | 55 |
| 7-11 | 3PT | 11-23 |
| 64 | Three Point % | 48 |
| 25-27 | FT | 10-17 |
| 93 | Free Throw % | 59 |
| 28 | Rebounds | 35 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 11 |
| 20 | Defensive Rebounds | 24 |
| 11 | Assists | 19 |
| 8 | Steals | 4 |
| 1 | Blocks | 6 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 17 | Points Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 28 | Points in Paint | 40 |
| 19 | Fouls | 18 |
| 0 | Largest Lead | 20 |
Game Information
Location: Columbus, OH
Attendance: 7,207 | Capacity:
2025-26 Big Ten Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1-0 | - | 13-0 |
| Nebraska | 1-0 | - | 11-0 |
| Illinois | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Iowa | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Ohio State | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| UCLA | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Michigan | 1-0 | - | 9-1 |
| USC | 1-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Wisconsin | 1-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Oregon | 0-1 | 1 | 12-1 |
| Michigan State | 0-1 | 1 | 9-1 |
| Washington | 0-1 | 1 | 9-1 |
| Indiana | 0-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
| Purdue | 0-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Rutgers | 0-1 | 1 | 7-4 |
| Penn State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1 | 6-5 |