Ohio State Women's Basketball Crushes Michigan State, 87-68

Jaloni Cambridge scores 33 points as Buckeyes hit a program-record 18 3-pointers

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The No. 13 Ohio State women's basketball team dominated No. 15 Michigan State, 87-68, in the regular season finale for both teams. Jaloni Cambridge led the way with 33 points, including 7 made 3-pointers, while Chance Gray added 21 points and the Buckeyes set a program record with 18 made 3-pointers as a team.

Why it matters

This win over a ranked opponent caps off a strong regular season for Ohio State, which is positioning itself well for the upcoming Big Ten tournament. The Buckeyes' ability to shoot the 3-pointer effectively was a key factor in the lopsided victory.

The details

Ohio State jumped out to a big lead in the second quarter, going on a 15-0 run to take a 38-11 advantage. They led 49-26 at halftime and cruised to the 87-68 win. In addition to Cambridge's 33 points, Elsa Lemilla recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Kennedy Cambridge scored 10 points. Michigan State was led by Grace VanSlooten's 17 points, with Rashunda Jones adding 16 and Ines Sotelo chipping in 11.

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

The players

Jaloni Cambridge

A standout player for the Ohio State women's basketball team, scoring 33 points and making 7 3-pointers in the win over Michigan State.

Chance Gray

An Ohio State player who scored 21 points, including 7 made 3-pointers, in the victory.

Elsa Lemilla

An Ohio State player who recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds in the game.

Grace VanSlooten

The leading scorer for Michigan State with 17 points in the loss.

Rashunda Jones

A Michigan State player who scored 16 points in the defeat.

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What they’re saying

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

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Ohio State's dominant performance, led by Jaloni Cambridge's scoring outburst and the team's record-setting 3-point shooting, demonstrates the Buckeyes' potential as they head into the Big Ten tournament. The win over a ranked opponent should give them momentum and confidence heading into the postseason.