The backcourt mates - who rank first and second in points for Ohio State this season - have now scored in double figures in all eight contests.ĭespite the starting backcourt duo once again stuffing the stat sheets, Ohio State received production out of a number of reserves, most notably from sophomore forward Gabby Hutcherson, who sparked the team with hot shooting and energy off the bench with a season- and career-high 13 points, six rebounds and two blocks.

Returning to the top of the scoring charts were the Buckeyes’ junior and senior guards, with Jacy Sheldon and Taylor Mikesell leading the offensive effort with 19 and 15 points a piece on a combined 15-for-21 shooting, respectively. “It gets us a couple of quick baskets and puts a lot of pressure on the other team.” McGuff, who questioned his team’s offensive execution at times during the road trip, said his team got more open looks at the basket this time around because they re-established the fast-paced style of play that allowed his team to start the season 5-0. Mary’s Mountaineers (1-7, 0-0 in Northeast Conference) 94-50.Īfter showing some lapses on offense and shooting just 48.5 percent from the field - three percentage points off its average - during the two-game road trip, head coach Kevin McGuff’s team returned to its dominant offensive form, shooting 56.3 percent from the field and 50 percent from three. The Buckeyes (7-1, 1-0 in Big Ten) delivered a crisp performance on all fronts Tuesday at the Schottenstein Center against an ailing mid-major opponent, defeating the Mount St. 20 Ohio State women’s basketball team struggled to play a complete game on both sides of the floor. Credit: Andres Ibarra | Arts & Life Producer Ohio State graduate froward Tanaya Beacham (35) dribbles the ball into the paint during the Ohio State-Bellarmine game Nov.

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