Ohio State secures 89-65 victory over Youngstown State in home opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Ohio State hosted Youngstown State at the Schottenstein Center on November 6, 2026, in its season opener. The Buckeyes struggled early, trailing 31-28 late in the first half, but ended the half with a 10-2 run to take a 38-33 lead. Ohio State maintained control in the second half, building a 60-52 advantage with contributions from Andrija Jelavic, who posted a career-high 21 points. John Mobley Jr. led the Buckeyes with 25 points as they pulled away for an 89-65 win. This marked Ohio State's first win of the season.
- •Ohio State outscored Youngstown State 51-32 in the second half.
- •Mobley recorded his 16th career 20-point game.
- •Jelavic contributed a career-high 21 points and nine rebounds.
- •The Buckeyes have now won all seven meetings against the Penguins.
- •Next game for Ohio State is against a to-be-determined opponent.
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — By the numbers: Ohio State ices out Youngstown State, 89-65
"It took awhile, but the dam eventually broke for Ohio State in an 89-65 win over Youngstown State
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