Hoosiers Fall to Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament

Indiana's postseason run ends with loss to Buckeyes in second round

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Indiana's women's basketball team saw its postseason push come to an end on Thursday, falling to No. 11 Ohio State 83-59 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Hoosiers battled early but couldn't overcome the Buckeyes' firepower, as Ohio State pulled away in the second half.

Why it matters

Indiana's season had taken a winding road, with the team opening Big Ten play 0-10 before finding late-season momentum to reach the conference tournament. Though the loss to Ohio State ended their tournament run, the Hoosiers' resilience in fighting back from a difficult start showed the team's grit and character.

The details

Ohio State used a 12-0 run in the first half to build an early lead, then stretched the margin further with another surge in the third quarter. The Buckeyes were led by Jaloni Cambridge's 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, while Chance Gray added 18 points and hit 4 of Ohio State's 10 three-pointers. For Indiana, Maya Makalusky scored 21 points and hit 5 three-pointers, but the Hoosiers couldn't find the sustained rhythm needed to threaten Ohio State after halftime.

  • The game was played on Thursday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
  • Indiana opened Big Ten play 0-10 earlier this season.

The players

Jaloni Cambridge

An Ohio State player who led the Buckeyes with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.

Chance Gray

An Ohio State player who scored 18 points and hit 4 three-pointers for the Buckeyes.

Maya Makalusky

An Indiana player who scored 21 points and hit 5 three-pointers for the Hoosiers.

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What’s next

Indiana will now wait to see if they receive a postseason bid, as their season may not be over despite the tournament loss.

The takeaway

Indiana's resilience in fighting back from a difficult start to the Big Ten season was commendable, and the Hoosiers' grit and character were on display even in the loss to Ohio State. Though their tournament run ended, the team has shown it can overcome adversity and may have more basketball left to play this year.