Howard battles, but Ohio State runs away with the 75-54 win in NCAA Women's 1st Rd
Published on March 21, 2026.
Third-seeded Ohio State defeated 14th-seeding Howard in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament. The game saw five ties and five lead changes before Ohio State took control. The Buckeyes will now face sixth-ranked Notre Dame or 11th-ranked Fairfield in the next round. Zennia Thomas and Ariella Henigan were among the scorers for Howard.
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