Jaloni Cambridge Scores 30 as Ohio State Defeats Nebraska, Extends Buckeyes’ Big Ten Surge
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Ohio State Secures 90‑71 Victory Over Nebraska On February 2, 2026, No. 11 Ohio State defeated Nebraska 90‑71 in Columbus, improving to 20‑3 overall and 9‑2 in the Big Ten [1]. Jaloni Cambridge led with 30 points and six assists, while Chance Gray added 21 points, including five three‑pointers [1]. The win widened Ohio State’s margin over the Cornhuskers and kept the Buckeyes atop the conference race [1].
Cambridge Sisters Spark Early Lead With Back‑to‑Back Threes Early in the second quarter, Jaloni and her older sister Kennedy Cambridge each hit a three‑pointer, pushing the score to 25‑20 and establishing the Buckeyes’ first lead [1]. Ohio State never relinquished that advantage, maintaining control for the remainder of the game [1]. The sisters’ shooting set the offensive tone that carried the team to victory [1].
Transfer Guard Chance Gray Reaches 1,509 Career Points Senior guard Chance Gray, who transferred from Oregon before last season, contributed 21 points against Nebraska, five of them from beyond the arc [1]. Her career total rose to 1,509 points, reflecting her scoring depth for Ohio State [1]. Gray’s performance added a critical boost to the Buckeyes’ firepower in the win [1].
Kennedy Cambridge Sets Season Steal Benchmark Kennedy Cambridge recorded 12 points, eight rebounds and seven steals, bringing her season total to 94 steals, the most for an Ohio State player since the 1992‑93 season [1]. The previous modern record was 95 steals by Audrey Burcey, while the all‑time program record remains 115 by Yvette Angel [1]. Cambridge’s defensive activity was highlighted as a key factor in Ohio State’s success [1].
Nebraska’s Four‑Game Slide Continues, Both Teams Face Ranked Opponents The loss extended Nebraska’s four‑game losing streak and left them winless (0‑5) against Top‑25 opponents this season [1]. Nebraska’s next game is at No. 9 Michigan on Wednesday, while Ohio State will travel to No. 25 Washington on Thursday [1]. Both matchups are positioned as pivotal for conference standings and national relevance [1].
Timeline
1984‑85 – Yvette Angel holds the Ohio State program record with 115 steals, a benchmark later approached but not surpassed. [1]
1992‑93 – Kennedy Cambridge’s 94 steals this season become the most by an Ohio State player since Averrill Roberts (98) and Audrey Burcey (95) posted similar totals in 1992‑93. [1]
2025 (pre‑season) – Chance Gray transfers from Oregon to Ohio State, bringing 791 career points and later reaching 1,509 points after the February 2026 game. [1]
2025 (early season) – Nebraska opens the season with a 12‑game winning streak before slipping into a four‑game losing skid. [1]
Jan 12, 2026 – Jaloni Cambridge posts 28 points, nine rebounds and eight assists as No. 19 Ohio State defeats No. 8 Maryland 89‑76 on the road, shooting 50 % overall, 50 % from three and 91 % from the line. [2][3]
Jan 12, 2026 – Oluchi Okananwa reaches the 1,000‑career‑point milestone in Maryland’s loss to Ohio State. [2]
Jan 12, 2026 – Cambridge says she “didn’t realize she had nine rebounds,” noting the total surpasses her previous career high. [3]
Jan 12, 2026 – Maryland coach Brenda Frese calls Cambridge “a difficult matchup in the open court,” praising her two‑way impact. [3]
Jan 12, 2026 – Ohio State’s next home game is scheduled against Penn State, keeping its Big Ten push alive. [2]
Jan 12, 2026 – Maryland’s upcoming road trip to USC and UCLA is flagged as a potential factor in its Big Ten title race. [2]
Feb 2, 2026 – Jaloni Cambridge scores 30 points and six assists, leading Ohio State to a 90‑71 win over Nebraska and improving to 20‑3 overall, 9‑2 in the Big Ten. [1]
Feb 2, 2026 – Cambridge sisters each hit a three‑pointer early in the second quarter, giving Ohio State a 25‑20 lead it never relinquishes. [1]
Feb 2, 2026 – Kennedy Cambridge records 94 steals this season, the most by an Ohio State player since the 1992‑93 season. [1]
Feb 2, 2026 – Chance Gray adds 21 points, raising her career total to 1,509 points. [1]
Feb 2, 2026 – Nebraska falls into a four‑game losing streak and a 0‑5 record versus Top‑25 opponents after the loss. [1]
Feb 2, 2026 – Ohio State is slated to travel to No. 25 Washington on Thursday, while Nebraska will face No. 9 Michigan on Wednesday. [1]