Ohio State Defeats Green Bay 102-69

The Ohio State Buckeyes dominated the Green Bay Phoenix, winning 102-69 in a nonconference basketball matchup where they outscored their opponents 60-37 in the second half. Bruce Thornton led the Buckeyes with a game-high 25 points, marking his 1,000th career point in just 76 games. Seven Buckeyes scored in double figures, showcasing a balanced offensive effort, while Green Bay's Devin Royal scored 30 points, continuing his strong performance streak. Ohio State improved to 5-1 for the season, preparing for a challenging upcoming schedule that includes Pittsburgh and several Big Ten matchups. Despite missing key players, the Buckeyes maintained a high shooting percentage and demonstrated effective small-ball tactics, while Green Bay struggled with consistency under first-year coach Doug Gottlieb. The Phoenix, now 2-4, will look to rebound against Campbell in their next game.