Ohio State Buckeyes' Late Surge Not Enough in Overtime Loss to Maryland Terrapins

In a game that pushed both teams to their limits, the Ohio State Buckeyes fell short in an overtime battle against the Maryland Terrapins at XFINITY Center. The final score of 93-90 reflects the intensity and competitiveness of this conference game. The Buckeyes now stand with an additional loss, while the Terrapins notch another win to their record.

Buckeyes' Effort Through Quarters

The Ohio State Buckeyes showed a commendable performance throughout the game, starting strong with 17 points in the first quarter and maintaining a consistent scoring pace across all four quarters. They managed to push the game into overtime after ending regulation time on equal footing with their opponents. Despite outscoring the Terrapins in fast break points (17) and showcasing a higher efficiency from two-point range (57 percent), it was not enough to secure victory.

Taylor Thierry led for Ohio State with an impressive 21 points, demonstrating remarkable accuracy by shooting 64 percent from the field and perfect from the free-throw line. Ajae Petty also stood out with a double-double, amassing 12 points and leading rebounds for her team with 10.

Terrapins Take Control in Overtime

The Maryland Terrapins took advantage of overtime, outscoring Ohio State by three crucial points. Their overall performance was highlighted by better assist-turnover ratio (1.0) compared to Ohio State's (0.53), indicating more efficient ball handling under pressure. Additionally, they capitalized on turnovers better than Ohio State, scoring 25 points off turnovers compared to Ohio State's 17.

Despite facing challenges such as matching up against Maryland's balanced attack that saw them making nearly half of their field goal attempts (48 percent) and converting free throws at an impressive rate of 80 percent, Ohio State showcased resilience and competitive spirit throughout.

As fans look forward to future games hoping for a comeback from this closely contested loss, they can take solace in promising performances from players like Thierry and Petty who continue to demonstrate growth and potential on court.

Be sure not miss future broadcasts featuring these talented teams as they continue their journey through this season’s challenging matchups.