No. 13 Ohio State routs No. 15 Michigan State in regular-season finale

Buckeyes set program record with 18 3-pointers in 87-68 victory

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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In a matchup of top-15 teams, No. 13 Ohio State defeated No. 15 Michigan State 87-68 in the regular-season finale for both squads. Jaloni Cambridge scored 33 points and Chance Gray added 21 for the Buckeyes, who set a program record by hitting 18 3-pointers in the game.

Why it matters

This was an important late-season clash between two highly ranked Big Ten teams looking to build momentum heading into the conference tournament and NCAA March Madness. The lopsided result could impact the teams' seeding and positioning for the postseason.

The details

Ohio State put on an offensive showcase, draining a program-record 18 3-pointers in the victory. Cambridge and Gray led the way, combining for 54 of the Buckeyes' 87 points. Michigan State struggled to keep pace, unable to match Ohio State's perimeter shooting prowess.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Jaloni Cambridge

A standout guard for No. 13 Ohio State who scored a game-high 33 points in the win.

Chance Gray

A key contributor for the Buckeyes, scoring 21 points to complement Cambridge's big performance.

Michigan State

The No. 15-ranked team that was defeated by Ohio State in the regular-season finale.

Ohio State

The No. 13-ranked team that set a program record with 18 3-pointers made in the victory over Michigan State.

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What they’re saying

“We came out with a lot of energy and really shared the ball well. Our guys were knocking down shots from deep all game long.”

— Chris Holtmann, Ohio State Head Coach

What’s next

Both teams will now turn their attention to the Big Ten Tournament, where they will look to secure high seeds and favorable matchups for the upcoming NCAA March Madness.

The takeaway

Ohio State's offensive explosion, led by the stellar performances of Cambridge and Gray, demonstrated the Buckeyes' firepower and ability to overwhelm opponents with their perimeter shooting. This win could be a springboard for Ohio State as it aims to make a deep run in the postseason.