YSU BasketballSaturday, November 7
Ohio State pulls away late to beat Youngstown State 89-65 in Columbus
The Daily Youngstown team
If you follow the Penguins, Friday was a close one for a half. Ohio State beat Youngstown State 89-65, with Andrija Jelavic scoring a career-high 21 points and John Mobley Jr. leading the Buckeyes with 25. A 13-0 run in the middle of the second half, started by Amare Bynum's free throws, broke the game open.
Ohio State won at the free throw line
| Ohio State | Measure | Youngstown State |
|---|---|---|
| 89 | Points | 65 |
| 29 | Free throws made | 10 |
| 4 | 3-pointers made | 9 |
| 15 | Assists | 12 |
| 15 | Team fouls | 23 |
Source: Tribune Chronicle
Ohio State led just 38-33 at halftime, and the first 30 minutes saw eight lead changes, with neither team up more than six. Japhet Moupadele scored 16 off the bench to lead the Penguins, now 1-1.
- Next for YSU: at Central Michigan on Tuesday
- Next for Ohio State: home against Marshall on Monday
- Ohio State's opener: a 94-83 loss to No. 25 BYU
Four players scored 15 or more points
Source: Tribune Chronicle
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Mobley Jr. (OSU) | 25 |
| Jelavic (OSU) | 21 |
| Moupadele (YSU) | 16 |
| Bynum (OSU) | 15 |
Sources: Tribune Chronicle, The Lantern