Ohio State couldn't pass its first true test of the season Monday despite a spirited second-half effort in its first ranked matchup in Maui.
| Team | 1 | 2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO STATE | 26 | 51 | 77 |
| #17 SAN DIEGO STATE | 37 | 51 | 88 |
Pit against 17th-ranked San Diego State on the opening night of the Maui Invitational, the Buckeyes couldn’t put up enough points to outpace an Aztec team that boasts one of the best defenses in the country.