Ohio’s COLUMBUS (WSYX) — Ahead of the Big Ten tournament in Minneapolis, Ohio State women’s basketball resumed practice after a two-day hiatus.
Depending on who wins on Thursday, the Buckeyes will play either Illinois or Maryland on Friday.
Coach Kevin McGuff, who was just named Big Ten Coach of the Year for women’s basketball, stated, “We don’t know who we’re playing.” “We’ll take bits and pieces of both Illinois and Maryland and prepare for a couple of different scenarios on the court.”
On Wednesday during practice, the squad gave their leader a surprise gift of cookies to celebrate. Buckeye Paws therapeutic dogs were also present at the practice.
“I believe that taking a few days
We detest losing, but ultimately we must have a short memory,” Sheldon remarked. “Get back on track, up and down, and ready for this hard stretch over the next two days.
As they get ready to compete in the conference tournament, the team is taking lessons from their late-life misfortune.
McGuff remarked to Kellyanne Stitts of WSYX, “I think we needed to be better in some areas, and like I said, not let the things we can’t control get to us.”
“We must better maintain the ball. It’s a tough environment, so we need to improve our transition defence and just kind of maintain our composure throughout the entire game,” Sheldon stated.
There have only been two road losses for Ohio State.
off is beneficial for our bodies, but it’s equally important for us to return here, resume our ups and downs, and prepare for what should be three days of intensely competitive games,” Jacy Sheldon stated.
The Buckeyes lost 93-83 against Iowa City to stop their 15-game winning run to end the regular season. However, this squad has already played that game.
With the forthcoming event selling out for the first time ever, the gang is currently getting ready for another challenging setting.
Overall, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Celeste Taylor stated, “I think the experience of being in the hostile environment will propel us forward.” “I believe that unity will be crucial.”
In the Big Ten, Ohio State’s scoring defence is ranked second best. In terms of blocks and steals, Taylor leads the Big Ten.
“Her competitive nature, determination, and intensity during every possession on that end of the court. Her assimilation into the system has progressed gradually. She’s become more at ease every week,” McGuff remarked.
