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Maryland rallies from 19-point deficit to defeat Ohio State
Terrapins overcome large first-half hole to beat No. 8 Buckeyes 76-75
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The No. 20 Maryland Terrapins rallied from a 19-point deficit in the first half to defeat the eighth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 76-75 on Sunday. Oluchi Okananwa had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Yarden Garzon added 17 points for Maryland, which trailed 46-31 at halftime before outscoring Ohio State 26-14 in the third quarter to get back in the game. Maryland took the lead for good by scoring the first 12 points of the fourth quarter.
Why it matters
This comeback victory over a top-10 opponent on the road is a significant win for the Maryland women's basketball team, which is looking to build momentum heading into the postseason. Ohio State had been on a four-game winning streak prior to this loss.
The details
Maryland trailed 38-19 in the first half before starting its rally. The Terrapins outscored Ohio State 26-14 in the third quarter, including a 20-7 run to start the period. Maryland then scored the first 12 points of the fourth quarter to take the lead. The Buckeyes had a 5:04 scoring drought during Maryland's comeback.
- Maryland trailed 46-31 at halftime.
- Maryland outscored Ohio State 26-14 in the third quarter.
- Maryland scored the first 12 points of the fourth quarter to take the lead.
The players
Oluchi Okananwa
A Maryland player who had 17 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
Yarden Garzon
A Maryland player who scored 17 points in the game.
Jaloni Cambridge
An Ohio State player who scored a game-high 29 points.
Chance Gray
An Ohio State player who scored a season-high 25 points.
What’s next
Maryland will host Purdue on Feb. 22, while Ohio State will travel to Minnesota on Wednesday.
The takeaway
Maryland's ability to rally from a large first-half deficit and defeat a top-10 opponent on the road demonstrates the team's resilience and potential to make a deep postseason run.
