Buckeyes Upset by No. 20 Maryland at Home After Second Half Collapse

Ohio State falls to 22-4 on the season after allowing 45 second-half points to the Terrapins

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The eighth-ranked Buckeyes dominated No. 20 Maryland in the first half on Sunday, but the second half was a different story. Ohio State fell to the Terrapins 76-75 after allowing 45 second-half points. Star guard Jaloni Cambridge led the Buckeyes with a game-high 29 points in the loss, but her last-second three-point attempt hit the back of the rim.

Why it matters

This upset loss at home is a significant setback for the Buckeyes, who were ranked in the top 10 and had high hopes for a strong season. The second-half collapse raises questions about the team's ability to maintain leads and close out games against tough opponents.

The details

Guard Chance Gray was the only other Buckeye to finish in double figures, scoring 25 points, 19 of which came in the first half. The rest of the starting lineup struggled, with guards Ava Watson and Kennedy Cambridge combining for 16 points and center Elsa Lemmilä finishing with just 2 points. Kylee Kitts, who was making her second appearance after missing multiple games with a shoulder injury, added 3 points off the bench.

  • The game took place on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Jaloni Cambridge

A star guard for the Buckeyes who led the team with a game-high 29 points in the loss.

Chance Gray

A guard for the Buckeyes who finished with 25 points, 19 of which were scored in the first half.

Ava Watson

A guard for the Buckeyes who finished with 9 points in the game.

Kennedy Cambridge

A guard for the Buckeyes who finished with 7 points in the game.

Elsa Lemmilä

The center for the Buckeyes who finished with just 2 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must learn from this loss and come back stronger. Our team is capable of great things, and we will use this as motivation to improve.”

— Jaloni Cambridge, Star Guard

What’s next

The Buckeyes will look to bounce back in their next game against a tough conference opponent.

The takeaway

This upset loss at home is a significant setback for the Buckeyes, who will need to regroup and find a way to maintain leads and close out games against top opponents if they want to achieve their goals this season.