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Minnesota Gophers Stretch Ninth Straight Win, Enter AP Top 25 After 74‑61 Victory Over Ohio State

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Gophers notch ninth consecutive triumph, improve to 21‑6 overall On Feb 19, No. 23 Minnesota defeated No. 10 Ohio State 74‑61, extending its winning streak to nine games and moving to a 21‑6 record (12‑4 Big Ten) [1]. The victory marked the Gophers’ longest conference run in 22 years and secured their first AP Top 25 placement of the season.

Sophie Hart’s double‑double fuels Minnesota’s dominance Senior forward Sophie Hart posted 18 points and 10 rebounds, while teammate Mara Braun added 18 points and nine rebounds, each hitting decisive jump shots in the final minutes [1]. Minnesota outrebounded Ohio State 47‑32, held a 32‑16 edge in points in the paint, and recorded only nine turnovers, the fewest nationally.

Ohio State rebounds from Wisconsin upset but struggles against ranked foes The Buckeyes entered the Minnesota game after a 86‑69 win over No. 24 Wisconsin on Feb 18, snapping a seven‑game winless streak versus ranked opponents and featuring Bruce Thornton’s 27 points, which moved him past 2,000 career points [2]. Despite that win, Ohio State’s junior Jaloni Cambridge managed just 23 points on 10‑of‑27 shooting against Minnesota, and the team previously squandered a 19‑point lead to Maryland [1].

Upcoming conference matchups set the stage for both programs Ohio State will host USC on Sunday, while Minnesota hosts No. 18 Michigan State the same day [1]. Wisconsin, after its loss to Ohio State, hosts Iowa on Sunday, and Ohio State travels to Michigan State later in the week [2]. These games will influence the Big Ten race as the season approaches its climax.

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Timeline

Jan 18, 2026 – John Mobley Jr. scores a career‑high 28 points and six three‑pointers, propelling Ohio State to an 86‑74 win over UCLA while Bruce Thornton adds 21 points and perfect free‑throw shooting, and the Buckeyes out‑rebound the Bruins 37‑27 [6].

Jan 21, 2026 – Mobley drops 26 points, including five triples, and Thornton contributes 23 points as Ohio State defeats Minnesota 82‑74 in overtime, extending its home dominance to 15‑2 all‑time and keeping its Big Ten hopes alive [5].

Jan 21, 2026 – The Buckeyes had previously edged Minnesota 89‑88 in double overtime the season before, highlighting the rivalry’s recent tightness [5].

Jan 27, 2026 – Mobley scores 25 points on five threes, adds five assists and three steals, and the Buckeyes hold off Penn State 84‑78; freshman Ivan Njegovan makes his first start and Bruce Thornton moves within two points of Michael Redd on Ohio State’s all‑time scoring list [4].

Jan 27, 2026 – Ohio State’s next game is at Wisconsin on Saturday, while Penn State travels to Northwestern on Thursday [4].

Jan 31, 2026 – Wisconsin rallies behind John Blackwell (22 points) and Nick Boyd (21 points) and freshman Austin Rapp’s 19 first‑half points to beat Ohio State 92‑82, shooting 52% and out‑scoring the Buckeyes 42‑30 in the paint [3].

Jan 31, 2026 – Ohio State heads to Maryland on Thursday, and Wisconsin travels to Indiana the following Saturday [3].

Feb 18, 2026 – Ohio State upsets No. 24 Wisconsin 86‑69, snapping a seven‑game winless streak vs. ranked foes; Bruce Thornton scores 27 points, passes 2,000 career points and climbs to third on the school’s all‑time scoring list [2].

Feb 18, 2026 – Wisconsin will host Iowa on Sunday, while Ohio State visits Michigan State later in the week [2].

Feb 19, 2026 – No. 23 Minnesota defeats No. 10 Ohio State 74‑61, marking the Gophers’ ninth straight win—their longest conference streak in 22 years—and earning a spot in the AP Top 25 for the first time this season; Sophie Hart records a double‑double with 18 points and 10 rebounds [1].

Feb 19, 2026 – Ohio State will host USC on Sunday, and Minnesota will host No. 18 Michigan State the same day [1].

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