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Minnesota Extends Winning Streak to Nine Games, Enters AP Top 25 After 74‑61 Victory Over Ohio State

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Minnesota Extends Winning Streak to Nine Games The Gophers defeated No. 10 Ohio State 74‑61 on Feb 19, improving to 21‑6 overall and 12‑4 in the Big Ten, their longest conference run in 22 years and earning their first AP Top 25 ranking this season [1].

Hart and Braun Lead Scoring and Rebounding Senior forward Sophie Hart posted an 18‑point, 10‑rebound double‑double while teammate Mara Braun added 18 points and nine rebounds, anchoring a 47‑32 rebounding edge and a 32‑16 advantage in paint scoring [1].

Ohio State’s Recent Upset Followed by Defeat day earlier, Ohio State snapped a seven‑game winless streak against ranked foes by beating No. 24 Wisconsin 86‑69, with Bruce Thornton scoring 27 points to pass 2,000 career points and Devin Royal adding 25 [2]. The Buckeyes entered the Minnesota game on that high but fell behind after Jaloni Cambridge’s 23 points could not offset the Gophers’ dominance [1][2].

Upcoming Conference Matchups Set for Both Teams Ohio State will host USC on Sunday, while Minnesota hosts No. 18 Michigan State the same day; Wisconsin, after its loss, hosts Iowa, and Ohio State visits Michigan State later in the week [1][2].

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Timeline

Dec 10, 2025 – Keaton Wagler scores 23 points to lead No. 13 Illinois to an 88‑80 win at Ohio State in the Big Ten opener, while Bruce Thornton posts a 34‑point effort for the Buckeyes; the victory marks Illinois’ 35th road win in league play since 2019‑20 and extends its early‑season success on the road [10].

Jan 12, 2026 – Jaloni Cambridge delivers 28 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as No. 19 Ohio State rallies from a 15‑point second‑quarter hole to beat No. 8 Maryland 89‑76, shooting 50 % from the field and 50 % from three; Maryland coach Brenda Frese praises Cambridge’s “open‑court ability,” noting she “creates problems for us on both ends” [8][9].

Jan 18, 2026 – John Mobley Jr. records a career‑high 28 points and six three‑pointers in an 86‑74 victory over UCLA, while Bruce Thornton adds 21 points and eight rebounds, and Devin Royal contributes 22 points and nine rebounds as Ohio State overturns a six‑point halftime deficit [7].

Jan 21, 2026 – John Mobley Jr. scores 26 points (five threes) and Bruce Thornton adds 23 in an 82‑74 overtime win over Minnesota, which sees Jaylen Crocker‑Johnson match his career‑high 26 for the Gophers; the Buckeyes improve to 13‑5 overall and extend their home dominance over Minnesota [6].

Jan 27, 2026 – John Mobley Jr. sparks Ohio State with 25 points, five three‑pointers and perfect free‑throw shooting in an 84‑78 win over Penn State, while Amare Bynum (15) and Devin Royal (14) support the effort; the Buckeyes move to 14‑6 overall and 6‑4 in the Big Ten [5].

Jan 31, 2026 – Wisconsin defeats Ohio State 92‑82 behind a 43‑point backcourt surge from Nick Boyd (21) and John Blackwell (22), with freshman Austin Rapp adding 19 first‑half points; the Badgers shoot 52 % overall and outscore the Buckeyes 42‑30 in the paint [4].

Feb 2, 2026 – Jaloni Cambridge pours in 30 points and six assists as Ohio State beats Nebraska 90‑71, extending the Cornhuskers’ four‑game losing streak and maintaining the Buckeyes’ perfect record against Top‑25 foes (now 0‑5 for Nebraska) [3].

Feb 18, 2026 – Ohio State upsets No. 24 Wisconsin 86‑69, snapping a seven‑game winless streak vs. ranked teams; Bruce Thornton scores 27 points, passing 2,000 career points to move into third on OSU’s all‑time scoring list [2].

Feb 19, 2026 – Minnesota posts its ninth straight win, defeating Ohio State 74‑61; the Gophers record their longest conference winning streak in 22 years, enter the AP Top 25 for the first time this season, and dominate the paint with a 32‑16 edge while committing the nation’s fewest turnovers (nine) [1].

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