Tennessee led by as many as 12 points in the first half and took a 41-33 lead into halftime, but the Buckeyes responded back with a 30-13 third quarter to take a 63-54 lead into the fourth quarter. From the 2:24 mark of the third quarter to the 8:46 mark of the fourth quarter, Ohio State went on an 18-0 run to turn a 54-51 deficit into a 69-54 lead, forcing six Tennessee turnovers in that span.
The Buckeyes never relinquished the lead from that point forward, outscoring Tennessee 54-34 in the second half to secure a signature season-opening win over one of the sport’s perennial powerhouses. Ohio State’s full-court press defense caused problems for the Volunteers throughout the game as Tennessee turned it over a whopping 29 times, and the Buckeyes turned those turnovers into 37 points.
All five Buckeye starters scored in double figures. Taylor Mikesell led Ohio State with 25 points while Rebeka Mikulasikova added 17 points, Jacy Sheldon scored 14 and Cotie McMahon and Taylor Thierry each scored 10. Mikulasikova led the Buckeyes with nine rebounds while Sheldon led Ohio State with seven assists and a career-high eight steals.
Glad that we were in attendance! Go Bucks!
Go Bucks!
Congratulations!!!!!
Wow!
GriffinStrom3 Ballin!!!! Congrats
Nice win!
Team basketball at its finest.
29 turnovers 💀
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