No. 11 Ohio State women cruise past Indiana to advance in Big Ten Tournament

Buckeyes secure fifth straight 25-win season, will face Minnesota in quarterfinals

Mar. 5, 2026 at 10:18pm

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The No. 11 Ohio State women's basketball team defeated Indiana 83-59 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. Jaloni Cambridge had 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Chance Gray added 18 points for the Buckeyes, who secured their fifth straight season with 25-plus wins. Ohio State led by as many as 30 points in the game and will face 19th-ranked Minnesota in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Why it matters

Ohio State's dominant performance keeps them on track for a deep tournament run, as they look to secure an NCAA Tournament bid. The Buckeyes have been one of the Big Ten's top programs in recent years, and this win extends their streak of 25-win seasons.

The details

Ohio State used a 12-0 run in the first quarter to take control of the game, building a double-digit lead that they would not relinquish. The Buckeyes shot the ball well, making 10 3-pointers, and had a balanced scoring attack with four players scoring in double figures. Indiana was led by Maya Makalusky's 21 points, but could not keep pace with the more talented Ohio State squad.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.

The players

Jaloni Cambridge

A key player for Ohio State, scoring 19 points with 8 rebounds and 5 assists in the win.

Chance Gray

Scored 18 points, including 4 3-pointers, to help lead the Buckeyes' offense.

Maya Makalusky

Led Indiana with 21 points and 5 3-pointers in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

Ohio State will face 19th-ranked Minnesota in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.

The takeaway

Ohio State continues to be one of the top women's basketball programs in the Big Ten, securing their fifth straight 25-win season and advancing to the quarterfinals of the conference tournament. The Buckeyes' balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for Indiana to handle.