Appalachian State 53, at Ohio State 75

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Interstat) — A dominant second-half performance propelled the Ohio State Buckeyes to a 75-53 victory over the Appalachian State Mountaineers in a non-conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Value City Arena. In a contest that was competitive for a half, the Buckeyes broke open a five-point game with a decisive 45-point second period, overwhelming the visiting Mountaineers in front of 7,938 fans. Ohio State improved to 3-0 on the young season, while Appalachian State fell to an even 2-2. The first half was a defensive struggle, with Ohio State taking a narrow 30-25 lead into the break.… Read more...