Ohio State talked about getting a fast start to ensure there wouldn't be a letdown following a loss to No. 2 UCLA. A nice dose of a hapless Youngstown State squad turned that into a reality.
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO STATE | 42 | 35 | 77 |
| YOUNGSTOWN STATE | 14 | 26 | 40 |
Back-to-back jumpers by Kam Williams and a 3-pointer by Marc Loving in the first 4:05 helped the Buckeyes score 12 of the first 13 points against the Penguins on their way to an easy 77-40 victory Tuesday night at Value City Arena.