Western Michigan was no match for Ohio State on Thursday night. The Buckeyes did just about whatever they wanted on both ends of the floor. Jeff Gilbert writes for Press Pros....

Ohio State and Bruce Thornton (above) played from behind most of the afternoon, but Christoph Tilly’s late basket made the difference in a one-point victory, the kind the Buckeyes often lost a year ago.

Ohio State started well, easily overcame the absence of Carnell Tate and a short day for Jeremiah Smith, ran the football effectively and, of course, shut down the Bruins’ offense.

Tough, at first....Devin Royal didn’t play, John Mobley Jr. (above) has been sick and few could make a shot in the first half. But the Buckeyes stuck together on defense, shots started to fall and the expected result ensued.