STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (Interstat) — Ohio State overwhelmed Penn State with a blistering first-half performance en route to a 94-62 victory in a Big Ten men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Bryce Jordan Center.

The Buckeyes (19-11) shot a remarkable 66.7% from the field and built a 45-21 halftime lead, effectively deciding the contest early. John Mobley led all scorers with 28 points, including six 3-pointers, as Ohio State finished 16 of 23 from beyond the arc. Bruce Thornton added 18 points.

The Nittany Lions (12-18) were paced by Freddie Dilione V and Ivan Juric, who each scored 15 points. Penn State shot just 38.6% from the floor. Attendance was 6,137.