BGSU women’s basketball (2-4) was defeated by the No. 12 Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0) in a Sunday afternoon game in Columbus, Ohio.
The game started with Amy Velasco getting to the paint to convert a layup. Velasco would also get the Falcons started from the three-point line.
Velasco would also set the tempo for the Orange and Brown on the defensive end as she was able to draw two charge fouls on the Buckeyes.
It would be Ohio State guard Taylor Thierry who would finish the first quarter a perfect 3-3 from the field and 1-1 from three.
The Ohio State Buckeyes defense would prove problematic for the Falcons during the first quarter as they forced nine turnovers.
The second quarter would see Falcons Kendal Moxey and Lauren Gerken get in on the scoring action and make their first shots of the game.
Ohio State’s Chance Grey and Jaloni Cambridge would get the Buckeyes back in the scoring action in the second quarter.
The Orange and Brown were able to get more offensive rebounds than the Buckeyes. BGSU was able to wrangle in seven compared to Ohio State’s four.
At halftime, the Scarlet and Grey had the lead with a score of 47-23 over the Falcons.
Coming into the third quarter, Erika Porter would get her first basket of the game with a layup.
Ohio State extended their lead even more, as Grey hit back-to-back corner threes in the third quarter.
The fourth quarter would get started with Porter hitting a cutting Paige Kohler for the first bucket of the quarter. It would also be Porter cleaning the glass for an easy layup.
Ohio State defended their home court well as they won the game with a score of 96-53.
The Buckeye’s tough full-court press and defensive pressure in the backcourt were able to force the Falcons into turning the ball over 24 times.
Although their defense was tough, there are some good things to take from this game, as Velasco is still scoring at a high volume with her fourth game of scoring 20 or more points.
The Falcons were also able to hang with the Buckeyes in the rebounding category as both teams ended the game tied in offensive rebounds with 11.
“That’s the same experience you are going to face in the first or second round of the NCAA tournament,” stated Coach Fred Chmiel. “I think it’s always an experience when you have a fanbase like that you can play in front of that appreciates women’s basketball and good competition.”
