Ohio State Hosts Michigan State Sunday in Big Ten Home Opener
12/9/2022 7:25:27 PM | Women's Basketball
No. 3/4 Ohio State vs. Michigan State
Date: Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022
Venue: Value City Arena in the Schottenstein Center (Columbus, Ohio)
Game: vs. Michigan State (4 p.m. ET) | Live Stats | BTN
Rosters: Ohio State | Michigan State
Notes: Ohio State | Michigan State
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The No. 3/4 Ohio State women’s basketball team (9-0, 1-0 B1G) hosts Michigan State (6-4, 0-1 B1G) on Sunday afternoon for the Big Ten home opener. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. in a game broadcast on BTN.
- Ohio State enters the game with a 9-0 record after beating New Hampshire 92-36 on Thursday on kids’ day.
- The Buckeyes’ seven points allowed in the second half of a 92-36 win against New Hampshire was tied for the program record.
- OSU’s defense continued its streak of forcing 20+ turnovers in every game this season by forcing UNH into 27 turnovers.
- Cotie McMahon led the Buckeye offense by tying her career-high 20 points. Taylor Mikesell scored in double figures for the ninth time this season and Taylor Thierry shot 7-of-9 from the floor.
- Michigan State holds a 6-4 record and a 0-1 mark in Big Ten play.
- The Spartans began the season 6-0 before falling short against No. 5/4 Iowa State and No. 18/18 Oregon in the Phil Knight Invitational.
- MSU lost to Purdue 76-71 in overtime in the Big Ten opener after orchestrating a 14-point fourth-quarter comeback to force overtime with a made layup with two seconds remaining in regulation.
- Kamaria McDaniel and Matilda Ekh lead the Michigan State offense with 15.1 and 11.9 points per game, respectively. Gabby Elliott leads the Spartans on the boards, averaging 5.2 per game.
- Ohio State leads 56-29 in the all-time series against Michigan State, a number later adjusted after the NCAA vacated certain wins. When the teams meet in Columbus, the Buckeyes have the 23-11 advantage in the series.
- Last season, Ohio State won all three meetings with the Spartans, including a 74-58 decision in the Big Ten Quarterfinals.
To support Ohio State women’s basketball throughout the season here on campus, fans may now purchase mini plans HERE or single game tickets for all remaining home games, including the Michigan game at the Covelli Center, HERE. Applicable service fees will apply to all tickets. Season tickets can be purchased by calling 1-800-GO-BUCKS and selecting option two. For group tickets and any questions, contact an account representative at 1-800-GO-BUCKS or via email at athletic.tix@osu.edu. All group tickets must be purchased in advance.
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