Defenses can be a riddle, and Ohio State seemed stumped for stretches on Monday.
The No. 13 Buckeyes (9-2) shot a mere 38.5% from the field against the look provided by No. 2 UCLA (10-0) and fell out of contention for the contest in the third quarter to lose 77-71 in Value City Arena.
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 UCLA | 17 | 20 | 26 | 14 | 77 |
| #13 OHIO STATE | 17 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 71 |
Lauren Betts, the Bruins' 6-7 center, proved to be a monster on the defensive end with five blocks to go with 17 points and 11 rebounds.