Ohio State Hosts UAlbany Friday for Princess Night
12/15/2022 4:01:59 PM | Women's Basketball
No. 3/4 Ohio State vs. UAlbany
Date: Friday, Dec. 16, 2022
Venue: Value City Arena in the Schottenstein Center (Columbus, Ohio)
Game: vs. UAlbany (6 p.m. ET) | Live Stats | B1G+
Rosters: Ohio State | UAlbany
Notes: Ohio State | UAlbany
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The No. 3/4 Ohio State women’s basketball team (10-0, 2-0 B1G) hosts UAlbany (6-6) on Friday at 6 p.m. in a game broadcast on B1G+.
The Buckeyes celebrate Princess Night on Friday with princesses on the concourse and a chance to win four tickets to Disney on Ice. To enter the Disney on Ice drawing, fans should scan the QR code at the northwest entrance. Halftime will feature a performance from Lineage Dance Co. while the alumni band will play throughout the game. Following the conclusion of the game, fans can go to the area by the team shop for a meet and greet with the team.
- No. 3/4 Ohio State enters the game with a 10-0 record for the first time since the 2011-12 season.
- Cotie McMahon was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on Monday, the Buckeyes’ first since Jan. 2020 when Madison Greene received the honor. Taylor Thierry received the first weekly honor of her career by making the Big Ten honor roll on Monday as well.
- The Buckeyes prevailed against Michigan State on Sunday 74-68 to improve to 2-0 in the Big Ten.
- Thierry led the OSU offense with a career-high 21 points, while Taylor Mikesell totaled 16 points including four crucial free throws down the stretch. Greene had 15 points to round out OSU’s double-figure scorers.
- UAlbany visits Columbus with a 6-6 record after an exciting 47-46 win at Stonehill on Wednesday evening. Stonehill tied the game with 41 seconds to play, but UAlbany grabbed a pair of offensive rebounds and drew a foul, sealing the win with a free throw with three seconds left.
- The Great Danes began the season with three wins before going on a four-game losing streak. UAlbany is 5-2 on the road this season, including a 74-62 loss at Boston College on Saturday.
- Ellen Hahne leads the UAlbany offense with 14.9 ppg, while Helene Haegerstrand is also averaging double figures with 12.3 ppg. Hahne is also averaging 5.5 rpg to lead the starters.
- This is the first-ever meeting between Ohio State and UAlbany.
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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