Noel’s Double-Double Pushes Buckeyes Previous App State, 75-53

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State continued its robust begin to the season Tuesday night time at Value City Arena, defeating Appalachian State, 75–53, within the Buckeyes’ third consecutive residence win to open the yr.

Fifth yr ahead Brandon Noel (Lucasville, Ohio) led the way in which with 17 factors and 11 rebounds, recording his first double-double of the season on 8-of-10 taking pictures from the sector. Ohio State trailed by as many as 12 within the first half earlier than closing on a 20–5 run, capped by a buzzer-beating three-pointer from senior guard Bruce Thornton (Fairburn, Ga.) to offer the Buckeyes a 30–25 halftime lead.

Thornton’s three gave Ohio State the lead and the Buckeyes by no means seemed again. They opened the second half on a 14–3 run, outscored the Mountaineers 45–28 after the break, and led by as many as 28 within the closing minutes.

Thornton completed with 13 factors, three assists, three rebounds, two steals, and a block. Sophomore guard John Mobley Jr. (Reynoldsburg, Ohio) added 16 factors, going 8-of-9 from the free-throw line and hitting a pair of threes. Senior heart Christoph Tilly (Berlin, Germany) tallied 9 factors, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Freshman ahead Amare Bynum (Omaha, Neb.) got here off the bench and chipped in eight factors and two rebounds.

Ohio State received the rebounding battle 39–31, shot 75.0 % from the free throw line (24-of-32), and compelled 9 turnovers. After taking pictures simply 28.6 % within the first half, the Buckeyes hit 53.8 % of their pictures within the second, holding Appalachian State to 35.7 % general.

The Mountaineers had been led by Kasen Jennings with 12 factors. Jalen Tot scored 9, and Andrin Njock added eight.

Up Next

Ohio State returns to motion on Sunday, Nov. 16 when the Buckeyes host Notre Dame at 12:30 p.m. ET. Sunday shall be Jerry Lucas Legacy Day on the Schottenstein Center. A statue of the Ohio State legend shall be unveiled previous to tip-off, and Lucas will dot the “i” in Script Ohio. Tickets could be bought at OhioStateBuckeyes.com.

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