Buckeyes Host Fighting Irish in High-Stakes NCAA Second-Round Clash
Two elite guards collide as Ohio State hosts Notre Dame in a NCAA Tournament showdown. Can the Buckeyes end the Fighting Irish's Sweet 16 streak?
The No. 3 seed Ohio State women's basketball team hosts No. 6 seed Notre Dame on Monday afternoon in a second-round NCAA Tournament matchup that pits two of the nation's most storied programs against each other.
Tipoff is set for 4 p. m. ET at the Schottenstein Center, with the game broadcast on ESPN.
Ohio State (27-7) opened tournament play with a commanding 75-54 victory over No. 14 seed Howard on Saturday. The Buckeyes seized control in the second quarter, outscoring the Bison 23-4 to build a 43-19 halftime lead.
Sophomore guard Jaloni Cambridge led all scorers with 21 points, while Chance Gray, Kennedy Cambridge, and Ava Watson each added 11 points. Senior forward Elsa Lemmilä controlled the glass with a game-high 11 rebounds. Ohio State's defense forced 17 turnovers, converting them into 20 points.