Ohio State Dominates App State in Convincing Win
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · Schottenstein Center
Ohio State Buckeyes 75, App State Mountaineers 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won App State Mountaineers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?
Ohio State Buckeyes beat App State Mountaineers 75-53 at Schottenstein Center on November 11, 2025.
In a decisive victory, the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the App State Mountaineers 75-53 at the Schottenstein Center. This matchup showcased Ohio State's strong home performance, as they improved their record to 4-0 at home this season. The Buckeyes have been on a positive trajectory, winning their last two games, and their scoring average at home has been impressive, with 91.6 points in their last five games. In contrast, App State's away record dropped to 1-4 after this loss, highlighting their struggles on the road.
Ohio State's recent form has been characterized by a balanced offense and a defense that has allowed an average of 80.3 points over the season. In their last ten games, they have a record of 5-5, but they have shown signs of improvement, particularly at home. Their last two games before facing App State were victories against Purdue Fort Wayne and IU Indianapolis, where they scored 94 and 118 points, respectively.
App State, on the other hand, has faced challenges, particularly in their away games. With a record of 2-2 overall, they have struggled to find consistency, averaging 67.3 points while allowing 63.8 points over their last ten games. Their recent victories against North Carolina Central and Carolina University were promising, but the loss to Ohio State underscores the difficulties they face when playing away from home.
In terms of previous meetings, this game was a fresh encounter, but Ohio State's home dominance and App State's away struggles set the stage for a challenging matchup for the Mountaineers. The Buckeyes' ability to score freely, as evidenced by their high-scoring games, was a key factor in their performance against App State.
The injury picture for both teams was not detailed in the block, but the Buckeyes were able to field a competitive lineup that contributed to their strong showing. The market had priced Ohio State as heavy favorites with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their strong form and home-court advantage.
Conditions in the Schottenstein Center were favorable for Ohio State, and they capitalized on this with a strong start and continued pressure throughout the game. The Buckeyes' ability to maintain a lead and control the pace of the game was evident, as they consistently outscored App State, particularly in the second half.
As the game progressed, key plays included free throws from Amare Bynum and Ivan Njegovan, which helped solidify Ohio State's lead. The Buckeyes' defense was effective in limiting App State's scoring opportunities, allowing them to secure a comfortable victory. This game not only highlighted Ohio State's strengths but also pointed to areas where App State will need to improve as they move forward in the season.
Leaders
- PointsBrandon Noel17Ohio State Buckeyes
- AssistsChristoph Tilly4Ohio State Buckeyes
- ReboundsBrandon Noel11Ohio State Buckeyes
- PointsKasen Jennings12App State Mountaineers
- AssistsEren Banks3App State Mountaineers
- ReboundsLuke Wilson7App State Mountaineers
Recent form
Ohio State Buckeyes
Last 10: 5-5Streak W283.1 scored · 80.3 allowed per game4-3 at home
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App State Mountaineers
Last 10: 4-6Streak W267.3 scored · 63.8 allowed per game1-4 away
- W76-54vs North Carolina Central EaglesNov 9
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- L66-82at Central Michigan ChippewasNov 4
- L56-61vs Old Dominion MonarchsMar 8
- L57-75at Marshall Thundering HerdMar 1
- L59-61at Georgia Southern EaglesFeb 26
- L59-69vs Marshall Thundering HerdFeb 22
- W79-74vs Georgia Southern EaglesFeb 20
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Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
| Michigan | 37-3 | - | 19-1 |
| Nebraska | 28-7 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Michigan State | 27-8 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Illinois | 28-9 | 4 | 15-5 |
| Wisconsin | 24-11 | 5 | 14-6 |
| Purdue | 30-9 | 6 | 13-7 |
| UCLA | 24-12 | 6 | 13-7 |
| Ohio State | 21-13 | 7 | 12-8 |
| Iowa | 24-13 | 9 | 10-10 |
| Indiana | 18-14 | 10 | 9-11 |
| Minnesota | 15-18 | 11 | 8-12 |
| USC | 18-14 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Washington | 16-17 | 12 | 7-13 |
| Rutgers | 14-20 | 13 | 6-14 |
| Northwestern | 15-19 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Oregon | 12-20 | 14 | 5-15 |
| Maryland | 12-21 | 15 | 4-16 |
| Penn State | 12-20 | 16 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | App State Mountaineers | Ohio State Buckeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-56 | 22-54 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 41 |
| Three-pointers | 8-25 | 7-27 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 26 |
| Free throws | 5-8 | 24-32 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 42 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 29 |
| Assists | 10 | 15 |
| Steals | 0 | 3 |
| Blocks | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 4 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 2 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 26 |
| Fouls | 25 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 28 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half25-30Bruce Thornton made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half25-32Christoph Tilly made Layup. Assisted by John Mobley Jr..
- 2nd Half25-33Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half27-33Luke Wilson made Dunk. Assisted by Jason Clarke Jr..
- 2nd Half29-33Jason Clarke Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half29-36John Mobley Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half29-37Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half29-38Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half29-40Bruce Thornton made Jumper.
- 2nd Half29-41Bruce Thornton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-41Michael Marcus Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kasen Jennings.
- 2nd Half32-44Gabe Cupps made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by John Mobley Jr..
- 2nd Half32-47John Mobley Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brandon Noel.
- 2nd Half32-49Ivan Njegovan made Jumper. Assisted by Gabe Cupps.
- 2nd Half32-51Amare Bynum made Dunk. Assisted by Bruce Thornton.
- 2nd Half32-52Bruce Thornton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-53Bruce Thornton made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-55Brandon Noel made Layup.
- 2nd Half32-56John Mobley Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-57John Mobley Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half35-57Kasen Jennings made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Alonzo Dodd.
- 2nd Half35-59Brandon Noel made Layup. Assisted by Taison Chatman.
- 2nd Half37-59Eren Banks made Jumper.
- 2nd Half37-61Brandon Noel made Dunk. Assisted by Taison Chatman.
- 2nd Half39-61Kasen Jennings made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-61Luke Wilson made Dunk. Assisted by Eren Banks.
- 2nd Half41-63Brandon Noel made Dunk. Assisted by Christoph Tilly.
- 2nd Half41-66Taison Chatman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Bruce Thornton.
- 2nd Half41-68Brandon Noel made Dunk. Assisted by Taison Chatman.
- 2nd Half44-68Jalen Tot made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Eren Banks.
- 2nd Half44-71Bruce Thornton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Christoph Tilly.
- 2nd Half47-71Jalen Tot made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-72Amare Bynum made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-73Amare Bynum made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-74Ivan Njegovan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-75Ivan Njegovan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-75Michael Marcus Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Jason Clarke Jr..
- 2nd Half51-75Andrin Njock made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half52-75Jason Clarke Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-75Jason Clarke Jr. made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Ohio State Buckeyes, below favours App State Mountaineers.
Venue
- Schottenstein CenterColumbus, OH
- Attendance7938
- OfficialsTim Comer, Gerald Williams, Edwin Young
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