Ohio State forced 21 turnovers but failed to hit their average of 25 points off turnovers, scoring just 20. After a weak first quarter from the starters, Ohio State began the second down 26-17. Coach Kevin McGuff opted to play bench players Madison Greene, Elsa Lemmila and Eboni Walker with starters McMahon and Taylor Thierry to attempt a comeback.

The Hoosiers matched the Buckeyes shot for shot to open the game, and broke the patented Ohio State press and avoided a dreaded collapse.

The Indiana women’s basketball team handled Ohio State’s press much better than previous matchups. That was key to perhaps its biggest win of the season, along with 16 points apiece from Shay Ciezki,