Cotie McMahon’s career-high 33 points lifts No. 18 Ohio State to stunning 100-92 win over No. 2 Iowa
Ohio State’s Cotie McMahon, right, and Jace Sheldon, left, celebrate near the end of overtime as Ohio State defeats Iowa in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cotie McMahon had a career-high 33 points and 12 rebounds as No. 18 Ohio State rallied to stun No. 2 Iowa 100-92 in overtime on Sunday, despite 45 points from Hawkeyes superstar Caitlin Clark.
The Buckeyes (15-3, 6-1) trailed by as many as 12 points in regulation but forced the extra period, tied at 83
Clark scored all of Iowa’s nine overtime points. A 3-pointer from Rebeka Mikulasikova gave Ohio State a six-point lead with 1:14 left in overtime. A basket by McMahon and four late free throws from Jacy Sheldon sealed with win and fans streamed out of the stands to celebrate.
Clark and a fan collided on the court, knocking her to the floor.
The Buckeyes win snapped a 15-game win streak for the Hawkeyes (18-2, 7-1 Big Ten).
BIG PICTURE
Iowa: Clark carries the load for Iowa, and it was never more apparent than in this game, when the next highest scorer was Molly Davis with 14 points.
Ohio State: A signature win for the Buckeyes that should give them a big boost in the AP Top 25.
UP NEXT
Iowa: Hosts Nebraska on Saturday.
Ohio State: At Illinois on Thursday.
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