June 13, 2026

Women’s college basketball: McMahon’s maturity has Buckeyes optimistic


<a href="https://www.limaohio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/130932184_web1_03.17.23.osuwomen.jpg" data-caption="Cotie McMahon graduated from high school early to enroll in the 2022 spring semester at Ohio State. AP photo”> Cotie McMahon graduated from high school early to enroll in the 2022 spring semester at Ohio State. AP photo COLUMBUS — Cotie McMahon couldn’t wait to get to Ohio State, so much so that she graduated from high school early so she could acclimate to college life quickly. That precociousness also tested McMahon’s patience. The talented 6-foot forward watched Ohio State’s run to the Sweet 16 on television a year ago. Her viewpoint will be different today when the third-seeded Buckeyes (25-7) face 14th seed James Madison (26-7) in the opening round. Sixth-seeded North Carolina (21-10) takes on 11th-seeded St. John’s (23-8) in the other game at the Schottenstein Center. McMahon is a vital cog on a team that believes two-plus months excelling in arguably the nation’s best conference…

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