Bruce Thornton scored a career-high 33 issues to guide Ohio State to a 103-83 nonconference win over Indiana State in Columbus on Sunday.
Thornton shot 11 of 16 from the sphere general, together with 4 of seven from 3-point vary, and made seven of 8 unfastened throws.
Ques Glover scored 15 issues and Aaron Bradshaw and Devin Royal each and every scored 13 for Ohio State (9-4), which scored 100 or extra issues for the 3rd time this season.
The Buckeyes shot 55.7 p.c from the sphere general (34 of 61) and made 28 of 41 pictures from the free-throw line to win for the fourth time in 5 video games.
Jaden Daughtry scored 25 issues in defeat for Indiana State (8-5), which had a five-game profitable streak snapped. The Sycamores outrebounded Ohio State 36-30 however dedicated 19 turnovers.
Main 53-49 in the second one part, Ohio State took a 59-49 lead with 17:34 closing following a layup and back-to-back dunks through Sean Stewart, the second one coming off an alley-oop cross from Thornton.
A couple of unfastened throws through Colin White gave Ohio State a 74-59 lead with 13:40 left, and the Buckeyes stored their lead at double-digits from there.
Indiana State were given as shut as 83-73 with 9:00 left, however Ohio State stretched its result in 92-74 with 5:16 closing.
Ohio State held a 51-47 lead on the spoil after a part full of offense.
The Buckeyes shot 51.5 p.c from the sphere (17 of 33) within the first part, whilst Indiana State shot 53.6 p.c (15 of 28) and used to be 9 of 20 from 3-point vary. Indiana State handiest made one 3-pointer in the second one part.
The Buckeyes held a 24-15 lead with 10:38 left within the first part, however Indiana State reduce the deficit to 35-34 with 5:24 to move till halftime.
–Box Degree Media
