COLUMBUS, Ohio (Interstat) — Ohio State used a dominant second-half performance to defeat Grambling 89-63 in a nonconference men’s basketball game Tuesday afternoon at Value City Arena.

The Buckeyes, leading 39-24 at halftime, outscored the Tigers 50-39 after the break. Ohio State shot 62 percent from the floor and was efficient from the free-throw line, making 21 of 25 attempts. John Mobley led the Buckeyes with 20 points and four assists. Bruce Thornton added 18 points.

Grambling shot just 38.5 percent from the field. The Tigers were led by a defensive effort that produced nine steals, but they could not overcome the Buckeyes’ offensive efficiency. Ohio State improved to 9-3, while Grambling fell to 5-7. Attendance was 10,697.