COL BKB: Ohio State 78, CCSU 57

Greg Oden had 19 points and 10 rebounds Thursday as No. 1 Ohio State ripped Central Connecticut State, 78-57, in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament.

OSU left no doubt about its power, bolting to a 38-17 halftime lead.

The lead grew to as many as 26 points in the second half.

Jamar Butler had 17 points and five assists, while Ron Lewis scored 13 points for the top-seeded Buckeyes (31-3), who will put their 18-game winning streak on the line against in-state foe Xavier in the second round Saturday.

 

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