Tennessee Lady Vols defeat Ohio State, reach 37th Sweet 16

The fifth-seeded Tennessee Lady Vols defeated fourth-seeded Ohio State 82-67 in the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, securing their 37th trip to the Sweet 16. Talaysia Cooper led Tennessee with 19 points, eight rebounds, seven steals, and five assists, while Zee Spearman contributed 17 points. The Lady Vols capitalized on Ohio State's 23 turnovers, scoring 37 points from those mistakes. First-year coach Kim Caldwell praised her team's effort and resilience, noting their determination to reach the Sweet 16 was established early in the season. Tennessee's victory marks their third Sweet 16 appearance in four years, while Ohio State faces disappointment for the second consecutive year after failing to advance. The Lady Vols will next play against either No. 1 seed Texas or No. 8 seed Illinois in Birmingham, Alabama.