Sunday, November 19
Columbus, Ohio
4:00 p.m.
Ohio State
3-1,0-0Big Ten
73
vs
56
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Western Michigan (Emerald Coast Classic)
0-4,0-0MAC
1
2
F
Western Mich.
21
35
56
Ohio St.
41
32
73
Team Stats
WMU
OSU
FG%
.371
.468
3FG%
.269
.400
FT%
.333
.455
RB
37
39
TO
11
8
STL
3
10
Game Leaders
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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Fast Start Propels Buckeyes Past Western Michigan 73-56
11/19/2023 7:17:00 PM | Men's Basketball
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A strong offensive and defensive performance saw Ohio State claim a satisfying 73-56 victory over Western Michigan on Sunday afternoon at the Schottenstein Center.
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The team had five players finish in double-figure scoring, led by sophomore Roddy Gayle Jr. and graduate transfer Jamison Battle with 13 points each.
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Sophomore Bruce Thornton added 12 points alongside three steals, tying his career-high. Both graduate transfer Dale Bonner and senior Zed Key provided 11 points off the bench for the Buckeyes.
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The Buckeyes got off to a hot start with Battle hitting a three on the opening play of the game which led a ten-point OSU lead by the midway point of the opening half. A 21-5 run under the 10-minute mark, led by Thornton and Bonner, would eventually propel the Buckeyes into the half with a 20-point lead at 41-21. Ohio State knocked down eight three-pointers in the opening 20 minutes and had 14 points off of turnovers.Â
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The Broncos struck first in the second half but were quickly answered by an Evan Mahaffey steal, leading to Gayle Jr. for the alley-oop on the other end, spurring a quick 9-0 run. The Buckeyes were able to maintain separation through a balanced attack that saw five players in double figures by the middle of the half.
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The Buckeyes would keep the Broncos at distance for the balance of the game and go on to win 73-56. Ohio State was able to maintain the lead due to a season-high 10 steals that would contribute to 16 points off of turnovers.
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The team had five players finish in double-figure scoring, led by sophomore Roddy Gayle Jr. and graduate transfer Jamison Battle with 13 points each.
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Sophomore Bruce Thornton added 12 points alongside three steals, tying his career-high. Both graduate transfer Dale Bonner and senior Zed Key provided 11 points off the bench for the Buckeyes.
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The Buckeyes got off to a hot start with Battle hitting a three on the opening play of the game which led a ten-point OSU lead by the midway point of the opening half. A 21-5 run under the 10-minute mark, led by Thornton and Bonner, would eventually propel the Buckeyes into the half with a 20-point lead at 41-21. Ohio State knocked down eight three-pointers in the opening 20 minutes and had 14 points off of turnovers.Â
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The Broncos struck first in the second half but were quickly answered by an Evan Mahaffey steal, leading to Gayle Jr. for the alley-oop on the other end, spurring a quick 9-0 run. The Buckeyes were able to maintain separation through a balanced attack that saw five players in double figures by the middle of the half.
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The Buckeyes would keep the Broncos at distance for the balance of the game and go on to win 73-56. Ohio State was able to maintain the lead due to a season-high 10 steals that would contribute to 16 points off of turnovers.
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- Roddy Gayle Jr: 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting, knocking down 1-of-2 from beyond the arc. His eight rebounds are a new career-high. His night was capped off by two fast-break dunks in the first half.
- Jamison Battle: 13 points on 5-of-12 shooting including 3-of-7 for three pointers. He also contributed four rebounds and two assists.
- Bruce Thornton: 12 points on 50 percent shooting for both FGs (5-10) and three pointers (2-4). His five assists would lead the team and add to the 15 overall. The guard's three steals were tied for the most in his career.
- Dale Bonner: 11 points off the bench. He co-led the team with three three-pointers for the game.
- Zed Key: 11 points off the bench on 4-of-5 shooting, including knocking down his first three of the season in the first half. His two steals were tied for the most in his career.
- Felix Okpara: Grabbed a season-high 11 rebounds and blocked a season-high four shots. Both were one-off his career high. Okpara has now blocked a shot in 11 consecutive games dating back to last season.
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