Ohio State used its aggressive defense to frustrate and eventually overwhelm Maine in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The second-seeded Buckeyes face a more difficult challenge Sunday against Duke, but the plan remains the same. Ohio State’s Taylor Thierry says “Our press is always a key for our team.
Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon, right, shoots over Maine guard Caroline Bornemann during the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the women’s NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State head coach Kevin McGuff works the sideline during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Maine in the women’s NCAA Tournament, Friday, March 22, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.
“They force a lot of turnovers, and then they’re able to convert,” Duke coach Kara Lawson said Saturday. “Their conversion rate is really high in terms of when they force them, to be able to get scores out of it. Obviously, everybody that plays them says we’ve got to put a premium on taking care of the ball.”
" did a great job on the offensive glass , so I think our ability to block them out will be huge,” Ohio State coach Kevin McGuff said. “We’ve got to be really physical and pursue the ball with five people. I think that’ll be huge.”Ohio State upset UConn in a Sweet 16 game in last year’s tournament, but lost to No. 1 seed Virginia Tech in the next round. The Buckeyes have been to the tournament 28 times. Duke is making its 26th appearance and has won at least one game every time.
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