Bearcats Fall to the Buckeyes in Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The University of Cincinnati women's basketball team fell to Ohio State 50-86 Saturday evening at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. 

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COLUMBUS, Ohio - The University of Cincinnati women's basketball team fell to Ohio State 50-86 Saturday evening at the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio. 
 
The Bearcats shot 63% from the free throw line, going 10-for-16. Sophomore Jillian Hayes led the way with 16 points. The Bearcats move to 3-3 on the season. 
 
UC fell behind early with OSU going on a 9-0 run before junior forward Jadyn Scott got the first points for the Bearcats.  
 
The Bearcats outscored the Buckeyes 15 to 14 in the second quarter, highlighted by back-to-back threes by junior point guard Akira Levy and freshman guard Braylyn Milton. Hayes had a team leading six points with two layups and two made free throws in the quarter.
 
NOTEABLES
  • Jillian Hayes had a team leading 16 points, going 4-6 from the free throw line.
  • Akira Levy had her fourth double-digit scoring game of the season with 11 points.
  • Braylyn Milton had nine points in the game, tying her season and career high.
  • Three Bearcats tied for five rebounds in the game: Arame Niang, Hayes, and Clarissa Craig.
 
UP NEXT
The Bearcats are back in Fifth Third Arena Wednesday night when they host the Central Michigan Chippewas. Tipoff is at 7 p.m. and the game will air on ESPN+.

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