COLUMBUS, Ohio (Interstat) — The undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes look to continue their strong start to the season when they host the Western Michigan Broncos in a nonconference men’s basketball game Thursday.

The Buckeyes (4-0) are coming off a narrow 64-63 victory over Notre Dame this past Sunday. Bruce Thornton led the way with 24 points, while Christoph Tilly added 18 points. Ohio State has won its first four games by an average margin of 23.5 points, including dominant home victories over Appalachian State and Purdue Fort Wayne.

Western Michigan (2-3) arrives in Columbus seeking consistency after a 83-78 road loss to South Dakota on Sunday. Guard Jayden Brewer recorded a double-double in that contest with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and forward Max Burton also had a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

The Broncos have split their two home games but are 0-2 in true road contests this season. They previously defeated Purdue Fort Wayne 83-71 in Kalamazoo.

This game at Value City Arena is the first of a challenging two-game stretch for the Buckeyes, who will host Mount Saint Mary’s next Tuesday before a road test at Pittsburgh. Western Michigan returns home to face Mount Saint Mary’s on Sunday.