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11/12 19:36 CST Strong scores 25 points as No. 4 UConn dominates in 2nd half to
beat No. 18 Ohio State 87-55
Strong scores 25 points as No. 4 UConn dominates in 2nd half to beat No. 18
Ohio State 87-55
By JOE REEDY
AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) --- Sarah Strong made a career-high seven 3-pointers and
scored 25 points and No. 4 UConn took control with a big third quarter to beat
No. 18 Ohio State 87-55 on Thursday night.
Ashlynn Shade had 15 points and freshman Olivia Vukosa grabbed 12 rebounds for
the Huskies (3-1), who were playing their third of four straight games against
ranked opponents. UConn lost to Michigan 77-66 on Nov. 5 before topping Iowa
91-79 on Sunday behind 37 points from Strong.
Strong was 9 of 12 from the field and 7 of 8 beyond the arc against the
Buckeyes.
Jaloni Cambridge had 21 points for Ohio State (3-1), but was 6 of 23 from the
field and 1 of 7 from beyond the arc. Ava Watson added 13 points. The Buckeyes
shot nearly 50% from the field their first three games, but were 19 of 55 from
the field (34.5%)) and 5 of 24 on 3-pointers.
The Huskies were up 38-35 at the half and outscored the Buckeyes 27-11 in the
third quarter. Strong made five 3-pointers and scored 17 points.
Kennedy Cambridge's 3-pointer got Ohio State to 52-45 midway through the period
before UConn scored 13 straight points as Strong and Shade had five points
apiece.
UConn has won eight of nine meetings against Ohio State.
Up next
UConn: At No. 7 Louisville on Sunday.
Ohio State: Hosts Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday.
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