The No. 9-ranked Ohio State women's basketball team narrowly escaped Minnesota in overtime on Thursday, picking up a 87-84 victory at Value City Arena. For more than 38 minutes in regulation, Ohio State held the lead.

P eacock is the place to be for all of your women's basketball action on Thursday, February 13. The first game of a stacked three-game slate features Minnesota (19-6) vs. No. 8 Oh

In the end, Minnesota (19-7 overall, 7-7 Big Ten) turned the ball over 20 times and were outscored on points off turnovers, 30-23. Ultimately, that was the difference, especially after an inbounds turnover led to the Buckeyes building the slight cushion they needed in overtime.