Ohio State Buckeyes 75 App State Mountaineers 53

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The Buckeyes (3-0) played as poorly as they could for most of the first half as they trailed by double digits, before rebounding to take a 30-25 lead at the half. The Buckeyes hit 40.7% from the field. App State hit 35.7%. Leading the Buckeyes was Brandon Noel (Lucasville, OH) with 17 points and 11 boards. John Mobley Jr. (Reynoldsburg) 16 points and 3 assists. Kasen Jennings had 12 for App State.