Ohio State Opens B1G Play With a 85-80 Win Over No. 24 Michigan State

Ohio State Women's Basketball Email this Article Share on Reddit Share on Twitter Share on FacebookAt the end of a high scoring affair, it was a defensive play locked-up the victory for the Buckeyes.

Senior Cait Craft took what ended up being a game-sealing charge on a pivotal Michigan State possession – shades of her older brother. Down 81-80, the Spartans had the ball with just over 30 seconds left to play, looking for the go-ahead bucket. They did not find it; Craft took the charge, the Buckeyes got the ball and after a few free throws, the 85-80 win.

The high score wouldn't indicate it, but Ohio State struggled mightily behind the arc. Normally a good three-point shooting team, shot a…