Chance Gray’s Buzzer-Beater Seals Shocking Upset as No. 12 Ohio State Edges No. 9 TCU 71-69

Oh, you better believe it was a thriller out there in Newark on Monday night! No. 12 Ohio State just barely edged past No. 9 TCU with a nail-biting 71-69 win at the Coretta Scott King Classic, and let me tell you—the intensity was off the charts. Chance Gray lit it up, dropping 22 points and raining six triples like it was nobody’s business. Meanwhile, Jaloni Cambridge and Elsa Lemmila weren’t far behind, combining for 35 points and playing a crucial role in pushing the Buckeyes to their sixth straight victory. This game wasn’t just about scoring—it was a rollercoaster with eight ties in the fourth quarter before Ohio State finally seized control down the stretch. And with a clutch free throw by Cambridge and a last-second turnover by TCU’s Donovyn Hunter, the Buckeyes walked away with the win. TCU’s Olivia Miles put up a valiant effort with 24 points and near triple-double stats, showing why she’s a force to be reckoned with. It’s matchups like these that make college basketball the spectacle we all crave. Curious for the full scoop? LEARN MORE

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Chance Gray scored 22 points, Jaloni Cambridge had 18 and Elsa Lemmila added 17 in No. 12 Ohio State’s 71-69 victory over No. 9 TCU in the Coretta Scott King Classic on Monday.

Gray shot 6 of 8 from 3-point range and Cambridge contributed eight assists and six rebounds for Ohio State (17-2), which has won six straight games.

This one was was tied eight times in the fourth quarter before Ohio State took the lead for good at 67-66 on a free throw from Cambridge with 1:10 to play.

A 3-pointer by Gray gave the Buckeyes a 70-66 cushion with 16 seconds left. TCU (18-2) countered with a 3 from Veronica Sheffey with .3 seconds left to make it 70-69 before Cambridge iced it with a free throw.

After a timeout, TCU had a chance to tie it, but Donovyn Hunter turned the ball over as time expired.

Olivia Miles had 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists for TCU. It marked the 48th time in her career that she posted at least 15 points and five assists.

She was just 1 of 7 from long range but 11 of 12 from the line.

TCU committed 20 turnovers.

Miles, a graduate student who previously played at Notre Dame before transferring to TCU this season, was playing before numerous family friends who made the hourlong trip from her hometown of Phillipsburg.

Up next

Ohio State hosts Indiana on Thursday.

TCU is at UCF on Saturday.

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