COLUMBUS: Marc Loving, Jae’Sean Tate, Keita Bates-Diop and Trevor Thompson all scored in double figures as Ohio State snapped a four-game losing streak Saturday with an 89-62 win over Virginia Military Institute.
Thompson, a sophomore transfer from Virginia Tech, scored seven points during a 15-2 run that gave Ohio State (3-4) control of the contest midway through the first half. He finished with 13 points, the most he has scored in Buckeye uniform.
Jaquan Lyle had a basket, two assists and a steal during the decisive run. He posted a line of eight points, seven assists and six rebounds.