Fri Jan 30 03:30:00 UTC 2026: ### Buckeyes Dominate Badgers in Second Half Surge
The Story:
The No. 11 Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 81-58 on Thursday night in Columbus, Ohio. Jaloni Cambridge led the charge with 29 points, 21 of which were scored in the second half. Elsa Lemmila contributed a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds. After trailing early, the Buckeyes’ defense tightened, and their offense exploded after halftime, securing their fifth straight win against Wisconsin.
Key Points:
- Jaloni Cambridge scored 29 points, with 21 coming in the second half, including 13 points in the final 4:18 of the third quarter.
- Elsa Lemmila recorded a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds, along with 4 blocks.
- Ohio State outscored Wisconsin 52-30 in the second half.
- Wisconsin’s Destiny Howell led her team with 29 points on 11-of-16 shooting.
- Ohio State’s record improves to 19-3 overall and 8-2 in the Big Ten. The series record now stands at 57-18 in favor of Ohio State.
- Freshman Kylee Kitts missed her third consecutive game due to a shoulder injury.
Key Takeaways:
- Ohio State demonstrated resilience, overcoming an early deficit to dominate the second half.
- Jaloni Cambridge’s second-half performance was a major catalyst for the Buckeyes’ victory.
- Ohio State’s defense was key to victory, limiting Wisconsin to 5 points in the second quarter
- Wisconsin’s Destiny Howell had an excellent scoring night, but the rest of the team struggled.
- Kylee Kitts’ continued absence due to injury could impact Ohio State’s rebounding and interior presence.
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