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Olivia Miles Shines, but Turnovers Doom TCU in 71–69 Loss to No. 12 Ohio State

The senior guard accepted blame after a near triple-double in Newark.

Overview

  • Ohio State edged No. 9 TCU 71–69 at the Coretta Scott King Classic, where Olivia Miles posted 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists on 11-of-12 free throws and 1-of-7 from three.
  • TCU committed 20 turnovers that reports say led to 18 Buckeyes points, with a final turnover ending the Horned Frogs’ last chance.
  • In the closing minute, Jaloni Cambridge’s free throw put OSU ahead and Chance Gray’s late three extended the lead, underscoring TCU’s late-game execution issues.
  • Ohio State coach Kevin McGuff praised TCU as the best ball-screen offense he has seen this season, reflecting how game plans center on containing Miles.
  • Miles has led TCU in scoring for six straight games and is averaging a career-high 19.0 points, fueling debate over her workload before Saturday’s conference game at UCF.