Strong scores 25 points as No. 4 UConn dominates in 2nd half to beat No. 17 Ohio State 87-55

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sarah Strong made a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points and No. 4 UConn took control with a big third quarter to beat No. 17 Ohio State 87-55 on Thursday night.

Ashlynn Shade had 15 points and freshman Olivia Vukosa grabbed 12 rebounds for the Huskies (3-1), who were playing their third of four straight games against ranked opponents. UConn lost to Michigan 77-66 on Nov. 5 before topping Iowa 91-79 on Sunday behind 37 points from Strong.

Strong was 9 of 12 from the field and 7 of 8 beyond the arc against the Buckeyes.

Jaloni Cambridge had 21 points for Ohio State (3-1), but was 6 of 23 from the field and 1 of 7 from beyond the arc. Ava Watson added 13 points. The Buckeyes shot nearly 50% from the field their first three games, but were 19 of 55 from the field (34.5%)) and 5 of 24 on 3-pointers.

The Huskies were up 38-35 at the half and outscored the Buckeyes 27-11 in the third quarter. Strong made five 3-pointers and scored 17 points.

Kennedy Cambridge's 3-pointer got Ohio State to 52-45 midway through the period before UConn scored 13 straight points as Strong and Shade had five points apiece.

UConn has won eight of nine meetings against Ohio State.

UConn: At No. 7 Louisville on Sunday.

Ohio State: Hosts Fairleigh Dickinson on Sunday.

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