The Cincinnati Bearcats women’s basketball team fell short in its comeback effort this afternoon in Columbus.
UC dropped a 69-56 decision to a powerhouse Ohio State Buckeyes team. Cincinnati’s record fell to 5-4 while Ohio State improved to 3-2.
Ohio State jumped to a commanding 26-15 lead after one quarter before expanding their advantage to 17 points at the half, 41-24.
Led by junior guard Sam Rodgers, who paced UC with 14 points, the Bearcats mounted a second half comeback which cut the Buckeyes lead to just three (59-56) with less than six minutes remaining.