Brandon Noel scored 17 points and John Mobley II had 16 to lead host Ohio State to a 75-53 win over Appalachian State on Tuesday.

The Buckeyes (3-0) used an 18-0 run at the end of the first half into the second half to close the gap and never look back.

The Mountaineers (2-2) were led by Kason Jennings with 12 points.

Christoph Tilly scored on a layup and was fouled for a three-point play to start the second half as Ohio State finished off the 18-point run it started to end the first half.

Michael Marcus Jr. hit a three-pointer for Appalachian State to cut the lead to 41-32 with 15:35 left.

However, the Mountaineers would not score again until Jennings hit a three-pointer with 8:18 left in the game and the Buckeyes comfortably ahead 57-35.

Ohio State shot 40.7 percent from the floor

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