Ohio State falls to Duke in women's NCAA Tournament second round

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Nathan Varda, a sophomore percussionist from Upper Arlington, and the Ohio State band perform prior to the women’s NCAA Tournament second round game against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; The Ohio State band performs prior to the women’s NCAA Tournament second round game between the Buckeyes and the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; The Duke band performs prior to the women’s NCAA Tournament second round game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes are introduced prior to the women’s NCAA Tournament second round game against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) grabs a rebound in front of Duke Blue Devils guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Celeste Taylor (12) takes the opening tipoff against Duke Blue Devils center Kennedy Brown (42) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Celeste Taylor (12) hits a layup around Duke Blue Devils guard Taina Mair (22) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Kara Lawson reacts during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) shoots in front of Duke Blue Devils forward Delaney Thomas (12) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Taylor Thierry (2) fights for a rebound with Duke Blue Devils center Kennedy Brown (42) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) shoots over Ohio State Buckeyes guard Taylor Thierry (2) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) reacts during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Kara Lawson talks to her bench during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Celeste Taylor (12) fights for a rebound wtih Duke Blue Devils forward Delaney Thomas (12) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) breaks to the basket past Duke Blue Devils guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) reacts beside Duke Blue Devils guard Jadyn Donovan (4) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Taylor Thierry (2) guards Duke Blue Devils guard Ashlon Jackson (3) as she brings the ball up court during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) shoots over Ohio State Buckeyes guard Celeste Taylor (12) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Taylor Thierry (2) steals the ball from Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) reacts beside Duke Blue Devils guard Jadyn Donovan (4) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Rikki Harris (1) passes to forward Rebeka Mikulasikova (23) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) drives around Duke Blue Devils guard Emma Koabel (15) and Ohio State Buckeyes forward Rebeka Mikulasikova (23) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) reacts after she makes the basket and draws a foul on Duke Blue Devils guard Emma Koabel (15) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) reacts after she makes the basket and draws a foul on Duke Blue Devils guard Emma Koabel (15) during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) dribbles up court during the first half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) dribbles around Ohio State Buckeyes guard Taylor Thierry (2) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) dribbles around Duke Blue Devils guard Jadyn Donovan (4) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) shoots over Duke Blue Devils guard Jadyn Donovan (4) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Celeste Taylor (12) talks to forward Cotie McMahon (32) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Kennedy Brown (42) reacts with forward Delaney Thomas (12) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) and guard Jacy Sheldon (4) look up to the scoreboard during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) passes in front of Ohio State Buckeyes forward Rebeka Mikulasikova (23) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Celeste Taylor (12) reacts to a foul call during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Kevin McGuff points to an official during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) reacts during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) reacts during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) shoots over Duke Blue Devils guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) smiles as she runs up court during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) maneuvers around Duke Blue Devils guard Jadyn Donovan (4) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) celebrates during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Celeste Taylor (12) tries to grab a rebound away from Duke Blue Devils center Kennedy Brown (42) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) dribbles past Duke Blue Devils guard Ashlon Jackson (3) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) dribbles past Duke Blue Devils guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) cuts to the basket in front of Duke Blue Devils guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) shoots over Duke Blue Devils guard Jadyn Donovan (4) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) celebrates during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; The Duke Blue Devils mascot cheers during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Madison Greene (0) loses the ball as she is guarded by Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) fights for a rebound with Duke Blue Devils forward Camilla Emsbo (21) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Kennedy Brown (42) blocks the shot of Ohio State Buckeyes guard Rikki Harris (1) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Ashlon Jackson (3) celebrates behind Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; The Ohio State Buckeyes walk to the bench during a timeout in the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes fans cheer during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) reacts beside Duke Blue Devils center Kennedy Brown (42) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) fights for a loose ball with Duke Blue Devils guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) celebrates during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) celebrates during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) high fives forward Rebeka Mikulasikova (23) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Taylor Thierry (2) loses the ball in front of Duke Blue Devils forward Delaney Thomas (12) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) fights for a loose ball with Duke Blue Devils guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) and guard Reigan Richardson (24) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) scramble for a loose ball with Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24), guard Oluchi Okananwa (5) and forward Camilla Emsbo (21) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Kevin McGuff motions during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Jacy Sheldon (4) reacts beside guard Madison Greene (0) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Rebeka Mikulasikova (23) reacts to fouling out beside guard Celeste Taylor (12) during the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Rikki Harris (1) wipes her face in the final minute of the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round game against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Rikki Harris (1) reacts in the final minute of the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round game against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Stunned Ohio State Buckeyes fans react in the minutes of the second half of the women’s NCAA Tournament second round game against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; The Duke Blue Devils celebrate following the women’s NCAA Tournament second round game Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Duke won 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) walks off the court following the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) walks off the court following the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Taiyier Parks (14) walks off the court following the women’s NCAA Tournament second round against the Duke Blue Devils at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Celeste Taylor (12) shakes hands with Duke Blue Devils players following the women’s NCAA Tournament second round at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 75-63.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; The Duke Blue Devils celebrate their 75-63 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the women’s NCAA Tournament second round game at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; The Duke Blue Devils celebrate their 75-63 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the women’s NCAA Tournament second round game at Value City Arena.

Mar 24, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Reigan Richardson (24) and teammates celebrate their 75-63 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the women’s NCAA Tournament second round game at Value City Arena.