NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ohio State guard Jacy Sheldon found a way to score more than her usual against a stout Missouri State defense that stifled the Buckeyes for significant stretches. Sheldon had 25 points and five steals, and No. 6 seed Ohio State overcame an early double-digit deficit to beat 11th seed Missouri State 63-56 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday. Sheldon, who came in averaging about 19.5 points per game, made 10 of 12 free throws. Taylor Mikesell scored 14 points for the Buckeyes (24-6), who didn’t take the lead for good until her 3-pointer from the left corner made it 54-52 with 3:10 left. “I’m really proud of our effort and our ability to stay together and execute down the stretch,” Ohio State coach Kevin McGuff said. “Their defense was very good and they made us earn everything.” CLICK…
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