On the eve of The Game, the Ohio State women's hoops team officially has its first win away from home this season, as the No. 8 Buckeyes downed Florida Gulf Coast 79-66 in game one of the Gulf Coast Showcase.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 18 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 79 |
| Florida Gulf Coast | 16 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 66 |
The game was close in the first half.