OSU-EMU: Buckeyes Set Scoring Record But Lose Turner To Injury

Ohio State (7-1) cruised to a 111-60 victory over Eastern Michigan (5-3), going over the century mark for the third time this season.  Jon Diebler led the way for the Buckeyes with 21 points. He was one of the five Buckeyes in double figures.

Noticeably absent was Evan Turner who landed awkwardly on his back after a dunk in the first half. Has was taken to University Medical Center for x-rays and He will be out 2 months with several broken vertebra in his lower back.

Ohio State didn’t need its leader today however, tickling the twine at a rate of 63 percent including the 55 percent from behind the arc. The Buckeyes also out rebounded the Eagles 32-25 and had the turnover advantage with 24 to the Buckeyes 10.

Brandon Bowdry was the lone bright spot for the Eagles with 24 points and 10 rebounds. The Eagles shot 43 percent and 28 from three-point range.  They we’re outscored 62-25 in the first half but managed to keep it closer in the second half scoring 35 to the Buckeyes 49.

PJ Hill had 18 points and Jeremie Simmons had 17 as Ohio State continues to get excellent production out of their dual point guard threat. PJ Hill was noticeable absent from the Florida State game but made sure he was noticed today as he split time with Simmons.

William Buford finally found his groove with 16 points after struggling most of the season. He was the Big Ten Rookie of the year last year, but has been in a sophomore slum until today.

The largest crowd reaction in the second half was when Mark Titus came in with two minuets left in the game. He has become a crowd favorite with his blog Club Trillion.

Ohio State set a building record today scoring 111 points, breaking the old record of 110. Ohio State will take on No. 21 Butler (5-2) next Saturday at Noon. This will be the Buckeyes last road test before taking on Wisconsin for the start of conference play.