Ohio State forced 21 turnovers but failed to hit their average of 25 points off turnovers, scoring just 20. After a weak first quarter from the starters, Ohio State began the second down 26-17. McGuff opted to play bench players Madison Greene, Elsa Lemmila and Eboni Walker with starters McMahon and Taylor Thierry to attempt a comeback.

Indiana defeated No. 8 Ohio State on Thursday and the impact on the Hoosiers’ NCAA Tournament seeding was positive.

The Hoosiers matched the Buckeyes shot for shot to open the game, and broke the patented Ohio State press and avoided a dreaded collapse.

Ohio State women's basketball, a top-ten program entering the week, fell on the road to the unranked Indiana Hoosiers.

Thursday was a forgettable trip for Ohio State women’s basketball. After entering the fourth quarter down 18 points to the Indiana Hoosiers, the Buckeyes made a rout look more respectable, falling 71-61 in Bloomington,