Coming off one of the biggest wins in program history, the 14-0 Huskers take their winning streak to Columbus, where they lost a double overtime thriller late last season.

No. 19 Ohio State women’s basketball had a challenge ahead of them on Sunday against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. As one of the taller teams in the nation, the young Buckeyes’ interior had its work cut out for it.

The No. 19/20 Ohio State women's basketball team (13-2, 3-1 B1G) defeated Rutgers (8-7, 0-4 B1G) by a 71-49 margin to begin the 2026 calendar year.

As men's college basketball faces ongoing roster challenges, Ohio State coach Jake Diebler said he is looking for clarity for all parties.

Rutgers women’s basketball fell to No. 19 Ohio State, 71–49, on Saturday afternoon as the Buckeyes used a dominant middle stretch to pull away in Big Ten play. The Scarlet Knights showed early fight but struggled to keep pace once Ohio State found its rhythm on both ends of the floor.

Bruce Thornton had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Ohio State overcame a 15-point first-half deficit to win at Rutgers 80-73.

After its longest break in between games this season, Ohio State is back to work and preparing to resume Big Ten play at Rutgers on Jan. 2.

The Boilermakers wilted to the pressure defense of Ohio State, and any hope of an upset were quickly erased. The No. 19-ranked Buckeyes slid its feet quicker and harder, hit shots and maintained the 25-10 lead built in the opening eight minutes of the first quarter.

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Nebraska is coming off its biggest win of the season, but doesn't expect an emotional letdown when the No. 13 Cornhuskers play at Ohio State on Monday.