The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the North Carolina Tarheels in a thrilling NCAA Tournament game, securing their place in the Sweet 16 with a 71-69 victory. Jacy Sheldon was the hero of the game, sinking a clutch jumper with just 1.8 seconds remaining to seal the win for Ohio State. Taylor Mikesell led the scoring for the Buckeyes with 17 points, while Cotie McMahon and Eboni Walker also made significant contributions.
Throughout the game, Ohio State demonstrated their resilience and determination, particularly on the defensive end, where they forced seven turnovers in the first quarter alone. The Buckeyes shot well from the floor, making 6-of-11 (.545) of their shots in the second quarter and 7-of-12 (.583) in the fourth quarter. Ohio State’s success was a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication, and they will look to carry this momentum into their next game.
Ohio State will next face the winner of the UConn vs. Baylor game in the Sweet 16, with the game time and TV network yet to be determined. With their impressive win over North Carolina, the Buckeyes have cemented their place as one of the top teams in the NCAA Tournament and will look to continue their winning ways.
Ohio State Advances to Sweet 16 with Sheldon’s Game-Winning Jumper
The Ohio State Buckeyes triumphed over the North Carolina Tarheels in a nail-biting game, winning by a slim margin of 71-69 to secure their place in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament. Jacy Sheldon was the hero of the game, sinking a crucial jumper with just 1.8 seconds remaining on the clock to clinch the victory for Ohio State.
The Buckeyes got off to a strong start, taking an 11-2 lead early in the game. However, North Carolina quickly found their footing and battled back to narrow the gap to 16-14 at the end of the first quarter. Ohio State maintained their lead throughout the second quarter, going into halftime with a score of 33-28.
In the third quarter, North Carolina made a push and managed to cut the Buckeyes’ lead down to just one point. However, Ohio State held on and led by a score of 51-46 going into the final quarter of the game. With just two minutes left on the clock, the Tarheels took their first and only lead of the game, but Sheldon’s clutch jumper secured the win for Ohio State.
Taylor Mikesell led the scoring for Ohio State with 17 points, including four three-pointers. Cotie McMahon also made a significant contribution with 14 points and came within one rebound of a double-double. Sheldon finished with 16 points, while Eboni Walker scored a career-high 15 points.
Throughout the game, Ohio State demonstrated their resilience and determination, holding on to their lead despite North Carolina’s best efforts. With this win, the Buckeyes move on to the Sweet 16 round of the tournament and will look to continue their winning ways.
Ohio State Clinches Sweet 16 Berth with Dramatic Win over North Carolina
The Ohio State Buckeyes punched their ticket to the Sweet 16 with a thrilling 71-69 victory over the North Carolina Tarheels. Ohio State dominated early, taking an 11-2 lead and maintaining their advantage throughout the first half. The Buckeyes extended their lead to double digits in the fourth quarter, but North Carolina mounted a comeback, taking their first lead of the game with just two minutes left on the clock.
In the game’s final moments, with the score tied at 69, Jacy Sheldon sank a clutch jumper with 1.8 seconds remaining to secure the win for Ohio State. Taylor Mikesell led the scoring for the Buckeyes with 17 points, while Cotie McMahon and Eboni Walker also made significant contributions with 14 and 15 points, respectively.
The victory was a significant milestone for Ohio State, who advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 13th time in their history. The Buckeyes also recorded 10+ steals for the 20th time this season, finishing with 11 steals. Ohio State will next face the winner of the UConn vs. Baylor game in the Sweet 16, with the game time and TV network yet to be determined.
Throughout the game, Ohio State demonstrated their resilience and determination, particularly on the defensive end, where they forced seven turnovers in the first quarter alone. The Buckeyes shot well from the floor, making 6-of-11 (.545) of their shots in the second quarter and 7-of-12 (.583) in the fourth quarter. Ohio State’s success was a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication, and they will look to carry this momentum into their next game.
Ohio State women’s basketball season tickets for the 2023-24 season are now on sale, and fans with ticketing questions can contact the Ohio State Ticket Office for more information. With their impressive win over North Carolina, the Buckeyes have cemented their place as one of the top teams in the NCAA Tournament and will look to continue their winning ways in the Sweet 16.
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