No. 9 Ohio State women’s basketball (20-3) is set to start a two-game stretch on the West Coast with a matchup against No. 24 Washington (17-5) in Seattle on Feb. 5.
Following the addition of four new Big Ten teams, the Buckeyes made their first trip out West last season and struggled, falling to top-10 ranked UCLA and USC.
Ohio State Buckeyes guard Ava Watson (5) goes in for a layup against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
While the Buckeyes are going into their upcoming games against Washington and Oregon as the favorites, they’re still expecting the next four days to have their challenges.
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“It’s going to be a tough trip. Both Washington and Oregon are good,” Ohio State coach Kevin McGuff said. “They play especially good at home. And the thing is that’s different about this trip is in LA, you land there and you just bus around. Now you’re flying in between Eugene and Seattle.”
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Here’s how you can watch Ohio State vs Washington:
Where is Ohio State women’s basketball vs Washington being streamed today?
Ohio State women’s basketball vs Washington date, time, location
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Location: Hec Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle, Washington
Ohio State defeated Washington 66-56 at the Schottenstein Center during the 2024-25 season.
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Where is Ohio State women’s basketball in latest Big Ten standings?
The Buckeyes are tied for third in the Big Ten with Iowa, both have a 9-2 conference record. UCLA remains the only undefeated team in Big Ten play.
Washington ranks sixth with a 7-4 conference record, and picked up its biggest win of the season on Jan. 28, upsetting Maryland 83-80 in overtime.
Ohio State women’s basketball recent results
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Feb. 1: vs Nebraska (W, 90-71)
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Jan. 29: vs Wisconsin (W, 81-58)
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Jan. 25: @ No. 10 Iowa (L, 91-70)
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Jan. 22: vs Indiana (W, 81-67)
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Jan. 19: vs No. 14 TCU (W, 71-69)
Ohio State Buckeyes guard Chance Gray (2) drives the ball against Indiana Hoosiers guard Jerni Kiaku (7) in the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State women’s basketball upcoming schedule
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Feb. 5: @ No. 24 Washington
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Feb. 15: vs No. 22 Maryland
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State women’s basketball vs Washington. How to watch, stream info
