Ohio State Dominates Western Michigan in Emerald Coast Classic
Five Buckeyes score in double figures in a decisive 73-56 victory, marking their fourth win in the all-time series.
- Five Ohio State players scored in double figures, led by Jamison Battle and Roddy Gayle Jr. with 13 points each, in a 73-56 victory over Western Michigan.
- Ohio State's largest lead was 68-37 with 9:39 to play before Western Michigan ran off 10 points in a row.
- Seth Hubbard scored 22 of his 24 points in the second half for Western Michigan, which shot 37.1 percent from the floor.
- The game was part of the Emerald Coast Classic, with both teams set to play further games next week in Destin, Fla.
- Ohio State leads the all-time series against Western Michigan 4-0, with this being the first meeting since 1988.