No. 13 Ohio State women defeat No. 15 Michigan State, 87-68

Jaloni Cambridge scores 33 points in record-breaking 3-point performance

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The No. 13 Ohio State women's basketball team defeated the No. 15 Michigan State Spartans, 87-68, on Sunday afternoon. Jaloni Cambridge led the Buckeyes with 33 points, while Chance Gray added 21 points. Ohio State set a program record by hitting 18 3-pointers in the game.

Why it matters

This was a key Big Ten conference matchup between two ranked teams. The win helps Ohio State maintain its position in the top 25 rankings and keeps them in contention for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. For Michigan State, the loss is a setback in their quest to earn a top seed in the tournament.

The details

Ohio State's offense was firing on all cylinders, with the team setting a program record by making 18 3-pointers. Jaloni Cambridge led the way, scoring 33 points on 11-of-16 shooting, including 6-of-9 from beyond the arc. Chance Gray also had a big game, contributing 21 points. Michigan State struggled to keep pace, as the Spartans were unable to match Ohio State's perimeter shooting.

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

The players

Jaloni Cambridge

A standout junior guard for the Ohio State Buckeyes women's basketball team.

Chance Gray

A sophomore guard for the Ohio State Buckeyes who scored 21 points in the game.

Ohio State Buckeyes

The No. 13 ranked women's basketball team from Ohio State University.

Michigan State Spartans

The No. 15 ranked women's basketball team from Michigan State University.

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The takeaway

Ohio State's dominant 3-point shooting performance and balanced scoring attack proved too much for Michigan State to handle. The Buckeyes' ability to knock down open shots from beyond the arc was a key factor in their convincing victory over the Spartans.