COLUMBUS, Ohio (Interstat) — The Ohio State women’s basketball team closed its nonconference schedule with a 79-45 victory over Norfolk State on Thursday night at Value City Arena.

The 10th-ranked Buckeyes (10-1) never trailed, building a 43-21 halftime lead and maintaining control throughout before a crowd of 4,816. Jasha Clinton led all scorers with 18 points for the Spartans (5-9), while Ciara Bailey added 10 points and four blocks.

Ohio State, which shot 50% from the field, had a balanced attack. Kylee Kitts scored 13 points, Jaloni Cambridge added 11 and Dasha Biriuk contributed 10. The Buckeyes begin Big Ten play on Dec. 31 at Purdue. Norfolk State visits Elon on Sunday.