Unlike the men, the Ohio State women's basketball team survived the weekend and advances to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 with a 88-81 win over West Virginia.
Size was an issue issue early. Ohio State got absolutely dominated in the paint in the first half. West Virginia out-rebounded the Buckeyes 24-11 before halftime. Mountaineer center Lanay Montgomery was particularly difficult to handle. The 6-5 junior accounted for as many first-half rebounds as every Buckeye player combined (8) and was a force defensively.
Despite the size differential, the Buckeyes were able to remain in the game due in part to stellar three point shooting.