National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Ohio St. 85, Jackson State 41
When: 9:00 PM ET, Friday, November 18, 2011
Where: Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio
Officials: # Ed Hightower, # Glenn Mayborg, # Gene Steratore
Attendance: 14621

Jared Sullinger had a double-double in the first half and finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. 3 Ohio State to an 85-41 victory over visiting Jackson State on Friday.

Sullinger had 16 points and 10 rebounds in the first half, which ended with the Buckeyes (3-0) leading 46-17. Sullinger, who saw limited action in the second half, recorded his 19th career double-double three games into his sophomore season.

Jackson State's (4-0) first meeting with Ohio State quickly turned into a forgettable night. The Tigers took an 11-10 lead at the 14:01 mark, but Ohio State ended the half with a 36-6 run.

Jackson State committed 16 first half turnovers, which the Buckeyes turned into 23 points. Eleven players scored in the half for Ohio State, which has 25 consecutive wins at home.

The Tigers had already suffered lopsided losses to No. 8 Florida and to No. 12 Baylor.

Jackson State was led by Kelsey Howard, who scored 17 points. Jenirro Bush, who came into the game averaging 14.7 points, was held to six as the Tigers finished with 26 turnovers and six assists.

William Buford, Deshaun Thomas and Jordan Sibert scored 11 points apiece for the Buckeyes.
Top Game Performances
 
Jackson State   Ohio St.
Kelsey Howard 17 Scoring Jared Sullinger 20
Christian Williams 4 Assists Shannon Scott 6
Kelsey Howard 5 Rebounds Jared Sullinger 11
Kelsey Howard 5 Free Throws Made Jared Sullinger 6
Kelsey Howard 3 Steals Aaron Craft 5
Raymond Gregory 3 Blocks Jared Sullinger 1
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Jackson State 41 34.7 2-9 5-5 6 25 6 9
Ohio St. 85 47.9 3-15 14-22 22 41 3 15