Lemmilä's clutch jumper sparks Ohio State to thrilling 83-81 win over No. 21 West Virginia
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In a nail-biting finish, Ohio State's Elsa Lemmilä sank a go-ahead jumper with 24.9 seconds remaining to propel the Buckeyes to an 83-81 victory over No. 21 West Virginia in the Baha Mar Pink Flamingo Championship final. Trailing 80-79, Ohio State called a timeout to set up a play, which resulted in Lemmilä's crucial shot. The Mountaineers had two opportunities to retake the lead but were unable to capitalize on their chances. Ava Watson sealed the win with two free throws in the final seconds, while Sydney Shaw's potential game-tying attempt was thwarted after a review. Cambridge led Ohio State with 22 points, while Bryn Martin chipped in 16 points, including four three-pointers. Gia Cooke paced West Virginia with 24 points, followed by Kierra Wheeler's 19 points and 14 rebounds. The Buckeyes will host Niagara on Sunday, while the Mountaineers return home to face Villanova on Monday.
