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Kentucky Falls 85-65 to Ohio State - Recap

Ohio State blew out Kentucky on Saturday, running up the score in a 85-65 win at Madison Square Garden.

Ohio State was a +8.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Bruce Thornton had 30 points for Ohio State and John Mobley Jr. chipped in with 15 points. Bruce Thornton had 3 assists for them, while Devin Royal was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

Kentucky got 21 points from Otega Oweh in a losing cause and another 13 points from Andrew Carr. Lamont Butler contributed 5 assists for them, while Amari Williams had 8 rebounds.

Ohio State led at halftime, 39-31.

Ohio State had a 29-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Ohio State heads into a battle against Indiana State. Kentucky, meanwhile, will have their next action against Brown.