Ohio State Dominates Stanford 84-59 in a Thrilling Showdown at Chase Center

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SAN FRANCISCO – The No. 11/9 Ohio State women’s basketball team (12-0, 1-0 B1G) triumphed over Stanford (8-4, 0-1 ACC) with a score of 84-59 on Friday evening during the Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic hosted in the Chase Center.  
 
Both squads began the matchup slowly, but the Buckeyes capitalized on a couple of 6-0 runs during the first quarter to establish a 16-6 lead after 10 minutes. Ohio State sustained a 17-13 edge in the second quarter, entering the locker room with a 33-19 advantage. The Buckeyes maintained a lead of 57-39 with 10 minutes remaining and closed the game at 84-59 after a 27-20 fourth quarter.
 
Cotie McMahon was the initial player to hit double digits, concluding the contest with 16 points. Ajae Petty (14), Chance Gray (14), Madison Green (season-high 15), Taylor Thierry (12), and Ava Watson (11) joined McMahon in double-digit scoring as all five starters contributed at least 10 points.
   
How it Unfolded 
Cotie McMahon initiated the scoring by getting to the free-throw line following a Buckeye offensive rebound, while the Buckeye defense kept Stanford scoreless for the initial 2:45 of the game. Ohio State held a 3-2 lead halfway through the quarter. The Buckeyes executed consecutive layups and formed a second 6-0 run to advance to a 13-4 lead with 2:18 remaining in the quarter. Ohio State had a 16-6 lead after the first quarter.
 
Madison Greene and Ajae Petty kicked off the second quarter with consecutive layups, elevating Ohio State’s lead to 20-6. Petty netted two jump shots, as did Chance Gray, with the Buckeyes holding a 28-12 lead with 4:31 left in the half. Stanford scored the final points of the half, allowing Ohio State to make their way to the locker room at a 33-19 lead.
 
The teams exchanged baskets to commence the third quarter before Ohio State fired off eight consecutive points, increasing their lead to 45-27 midway through the period. Consecutive baskets by the Buckeyes heading into the media timeout resulted in a 51-31 lead. Ava Watson sank two three-pointers in the latter stages as the Buckeyes held a 57-39 lead with 10 minutes to go.
 
Stanford began the scoring in the fourth quarter, but Ohio State responded with a 6-0 surge, widening their advantage to 66-43 with just under eight minutes left. The Buckeyes maintained a 72-52 advantage at the media timeout, with all five starters having reached double figures at this juncture. Ohio State orchestrated a 7-0 run and ultimately secured an 84-59 victory as the final buzzer sounded.
 
Highlights

Match Remarks

• Cotie McMahon was the first player in the game to reach double digits, finishing with 16 points. This marks her seventh game this season with double figures.
• Ajae Petty‘s seventh performance in double figures this season resulted in 14 points. She led the team with nine rebounds.
• Chance Gray marked her 10^th game with double digits this season, scoring 14 points.
• Madison Greene achieved a season-high of 15 points.
• Taylor Thierry reached double figures for the seventh time this season with 12 points tonight.
• Ava Watson recorded her fourth double-figure game of the season with 11 points.
• Elsa Lemmilä has recorded at least one block in every game this season, leading the Buckeyes with 28 blocks thus far.
• Q1: The Buckeye defense compelled the Cardinal to make only 2-of-11 (.182) shots in the quarter, while forcing five turnovers. This marks the 11^th quarter in which OSU has allowed fewer than 10 points.
• Q2: Petty and Gray each contributed six points during this quarter, leading all players.
• Q3: McMahon’s eight points in the quarter led all players.
• Q4: Ohio State converted 12-of-17 (.706) shots from the floor in the fourth quarter.

Next Steps
Ohio State will commence the heart of conference play on Sunday, Dec. 29 at Rutgers, scheduled for a 2 p.m. start. The matchup will be aired on B1G+ and AM1460. 
 
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