The Buckeyes got off to a good start, leading 9-7 after the under-16 timeout. Trevor Thompson got off to a good start, with four of the Buckeyes nine points. JaQuan Lyle also saw a couple of early shots fall, giving him five points.
Strong play would continue for the Bucks, who showed great energy. They were able to extend their lead to 19-14 thanks to good ball movement, and distributed scoring. Daniel Giddens, A.J. Harris, Marc Loving, and Kam Williams were all able to get in on the action for the Buckeyes, who appeared to be knocking down every shot that went up.