Ohio State Defeats Indiana in Key Big Ten Women's Basketball Matchup
The Buckeyes' full-court press overwhelms the Hoosiers, leading to a significant shift in the Big Ten standings.
- Ohio State's full-court press strategy once again proved effective against Indiana, leading to a 74-69 victory and pushing the Hoosiers to third in the Big Ten standings.
- IU coach Teri Moren takes full responsibility for the loss, citing the team's lack of preparation against Ohio State's press as a key factor.
- The Hoosiers turned the ball over a season-high 23 times, with Ohio State scoring 21 points off these turnovers.
- Despite a strong start, Indiana struggled in the third quarter, being outscored 23-10 and turning the ball over 11 times.
- Ohio State's defense, particularly in the third quarter, was pivotal in securing the win, with the Buckeyes now tied at the top of the Big Ten standings with Iowa.