No. 9 Ohio State Women’s Basketball Defeats Oregon 80-64 | Cambridge Milestones

No. 9 Ohio State Women’s Basketball Defeats Oregon 80-64 | Cambridge Milestones

February 9, 2026 discoverhiddenusacom News

The No. 9/9 Ohio State women’s basketball team secured an 80-64 victory over Oregon on Sunday, completing their road trip with a strong performance. The Buckeyes (22-3, 11-2 B1G) controlled much of the game, building a lead that the Ducks (18-8, 6-7 B1G) could not overcome despite their own scoring runs.

Game Recap

Both teams experienced momentum swings in the first quarter, with each going on a 10-0 run. Ohio State ultimately led 22-18 after the opening frame. The Buckeyes then dominated the second quarter defensively, limiting Oregon to just seven points and extending their lead to 34-25 at halftime.

Ohio State continued to build their advantage in the third quarter, pushing the lead to 56-44. They closed out the game with a 24-20 fourth quarter, securing the 80-64 win.

Key Performances

Several Buckeyes had standout performances. Elsa Lemmilä led all scorers with a career-high 23 points and nine rebounds. Jaloni Cambridge reached a significant milestone, becoming the 40th player in programme history to score 1,000 career points, finishing the game with 19 points and a career-high tying eight assists. Kennedy Cambridge also had a notable game, recording eight steals, bringing her season total to 104.

K. Cambridge added 20 points, making a career-high five three-pointers, while Ava Watson contributed 10 points. J. Cambridge also scored 19 points.

Did You Know? Kennedy Cambridge is only the second player in programme history to record 100 or more steals in a single season.

Defensive Dominance and Milestones

Ohio State’s defense proved crucial, forcing 23 turnovers from Oregon. What we have is the 16th game this season the Buckeyes have forced 20 or more turnovers. They also tallied 14 steals, marking the 15th game this season with at least 10 steals. The Buckeyes were also perfect from the free throw line, making their first 12 attempts.

Expert Insight: Ohio State’s ability to consistently force turnovers and capitalize on opponent mistakes is a key component of their success, creating scoring opportunities and disrupting offensive rhythm.

Looking Ahead

Ohio State will return home to host No. 22/19 Maryland next Sunday. The game is scheduled for 2 p.m. And will be broadcast on FS1 and AM1460. A potential outcome of continued strong play could see the Buckeyes maintain or improve their ranking as the season progresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of the game?

The final score was Ohio State 80, Oregon 64.

Who led Ohio State in scoring?

Elsa Lemmilä led Ohio State in scoring with 23 points.

How many turnovers did Oregon commit?

Oregon committed 23 turnovers.

With both Ohio State and Oregon demonstrating competitive streaks this season, what factors do you think will be most crucial for each team as they navigate the remainder of their schedules?