The Ohio State women’s basketball team suffered their fourth loss of the season on Thursday night, falling to Indiana 71-61 on the road. The Buckeyes, who were ranked No. 8 in the latest AP poll, were unable to overcome a strong performance by the Hoosiers.
Indiana took control of the game early, using a 12-2 run in the first quarter to build a 10-point lead. The Hoosiers maintained their advantage throughout the first half, taking a 37-26 lead into the break.
Ohio State attempted to mount a comeback in the second half, but Indiana’s defense was able to hold strong. The Hoosiers limited the Buckeyes to just 35% shooting from the field, including 23% from three-point range.
The loss was a disappointing one for Ohio State, who had been playing well in recent weeks. The Buckeyes had won five of their last six games, including a 76-62 victory over Michigan State on Sunday.
Despite the loss, Ohio State remains in good position in the Big Ten standings. The Buckeyes are currently tied for third place in the conference, just one game behind leaders Indiana and Maryland.
Ohio State will look to bounce back from the loss on Sunday, when they host Northwestern at Value City Arena. The Buckeyes have won 11 of their last 12 meetings against the Wildcats, including a 77-55 victory earlier this season.
The game against Northwestern will be a crucial one for Ohio State, as they look to stay in contention for the Big Ten title. The Buckeyes will need to put the loss to Indiana behind them and focus on the task at hand.
“We can’t dwell on this loss,” said Ohio State head coach Kevin McGuff. “We have to learn from it and move on. We have a big game coming up on Sunday against Northwestern, and we need to be ready.”
The Buckeyes will be looking to get back to their winning ways against Northwestern. With a strong performance, Ohio State can stay in the hunt for the Big Ten title and set themselves up for a successful finish to the season.
Despite the loss to Indiana, Ohio State remains one of the top teams in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes have a talented roster and a experienced coaching staff, and they are well-equipped to make a deep run in the conference tournament.
However, the loss to Indiana was a reminder that Ohio State is not invincible. The Buckeyes will need to regroup and refocus if they want to achieve their goals this season.
With a tough schedule still ahead of them, Ohio State will need to be at their best if they want to succeed. The Buckeyes have the talent and the experience to make a deep run in the conference tournament, but they will need to stay focused and motivated if they want to achieve their goals.
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