Ohio State basketball takes down Alabama A&M in nonconference tune up

We know all focus and attention is on the happenings in Atlanta right now, but the Ohio State basketball team continues to go through the early part of its 2022-2023 schedule, and it took care of business on a rare Thursday afternoon game against Alabama A&M by a winning score of 90-59.

Things were closer than expected midway through the contest, and in fact, the Buckeyes went into the locker room at halftime up just 36-33 due to a spurt by the Bulldogs.

Ohio State took control in the second half though behind a better defensive effort and better shooting. Twelve players total scored for the Buckeyes (welcome back Eugene Brown), with three players finishing in double figures.

Brice Sensabaugh continued his separation and revelation as Ohio State’s best scoring option. The freshman poured in another 21 points to lead all scorers. He also grabbed six rebounds. Justice Sueing contributed 18 points and freshman point guard Bruce Thorton tossed in 12.

The Buckeyes were solid in the stats that seem to point toward victory. OSU outrebounded Alabama A&M 42-30, won the turnover battle (10 to 17), and shot 52.7% from the floor to the Bulldogs’ 38.7%.

With the win, Ohio State improves to 9-3 on the season and will now turn its attention to the Big Ten campaign that will start in earnest at Northwestern on New Year’s Day.

List

Ohio State basketball 2022-2023 roster

Story originally appeared on Buckeye Wire