Ohio State forced 21 turnovers but failed to hit their average of 25 points off turnovers, scoring just 20. After a weak first quarter from the starters, Ohio State began the second down 26-17. McGuff opted to play bench players Madison Greene, Elsa Lemmila and Eboni Walker with starters McMahon and Taylor Thierry to attempt a comeback.

Indiana defeated No. 8 Ohio State on Thursday and the impact on the Hoosiers’ NCAA Tournament seeding was positive.

The Hoosiers matched the Buckeyes shot for shot to open the game, and broke the patented Ohio State press and avoided a dreaded collapse.

Indiana women's basketball had struggled with Ohio State's press for years. The Hoosiers finally broke through Thursday night.

The Indiana women’s basketball team handled Ohio State’s press much better than previous matchups. That was key to perhaps its biggest win of the season, along with 16 points apiece from Shay Ciezki,

Indiana built a lead in the first quarter and kept applying the pressure, earning a statement upset win over No. 8 Ohio State at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.