Although the timing was odd — a Monday, 4 p.m. ET tip-off —the Ohio State women’s basketball team and North Carolina Tar Heels took to the court. Their mission: Secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet Sixteen.
Ohio State went up 12 points in the fourth quarter, but the Tar Heels kept battling, despite a key injury. Even so, the Buckeyes held on, moving on to the Sweet Sixteen following the 71-69 victory.
Unlike Ohio State’s game against James Madison on Saturday, the Buckeyes had the momentum early. A pair of three-point makes by guard Taylor Mikesell and a jumper by forward Eboni Walker put the home team up 8-0 after three minutes.