COLUMBUS, Ohio — West Virginia was undone by too many turnovers and too much Kelsey Mitchell.
Ohio State’s sophomore guard scored 45 points and the third-seeded Buckeyes forced 27 turnovers during an 88-81 win Sunday in the second round of the NCAA women’s tournament.
Mitchell, who burned West Virginia for 39 points in a game last season, made 11-of-31 from the floor and 18-of-22 at the foul line.
The Mountaineers (25-10), who stalemated Ohio State for a half, got 21 points from Bria Holmes in her final college game.
But the Buckeyes (26-7), playing on their home court, used a 13-3 run late in the third quarter to take command.