John Mobley Jr. scored 19 points as the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd 84-74 on Monday night at Schottenstein Center.
The Buckeyes came out fast, taking the first half 45-27. They led by as many as 19 points. The Buckeyes led 45-27 at halftime and 68-62 with six minutes left, but the Thundering Herd made a late push and won the second half 47-39 before the Buckeyes held on. The Thundering Herd had a 14-0 run in the second half.
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For Ohio State, John Mobley Jr. finished with 19 points and four assists, Jimmie Williams added 16 points and five rebounds off the bench, while Andrija Jelavic chipped in 11 points and four rebounds.
For Marshall, Noah Otshudi finished with 27 points and five rebounds, and Bryce Slay added 15 points.
The Buckeyes moved to 2-1. The Thundering Herd fell to 1-2.
The Buckeyes are first in the Big Ten and have won two straight. Ohio State is 2-0 at home and 0-1 on the road. The Thundering Herd sit first in the Sun Belt and have lost two straight. Marshall is 1-1 at home and 0-1 on the road.
The Buckeyes are back in action when they visit the UConn Huskies on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Thundering Herd next visit the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 6:00 p.m. ET.
