Ohio State Dominates Grambling in Convincing Win
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Schottenstein Center
Ohio State Buckeyes 89, Grambling Tigers 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Grambling Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?
Ohio State Buckeyes beat Grambling Tigers 89-63 at Schottenstein Center on December 23, 2025.
Who was favored in Grambling Tigers vs Ohio State Buckeyes?
Ohio State Buckeyes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -6500 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the Ohio State Buckeyes triumphed over the Grambling Tigers with a final score of 89-63 at the Schottenstein Center. This victory underscores Ohio State's strong home performance as they improved their record to 10-3, while Grambling fell to 5-8. The Buckeyes showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 82.8 points per game in their last ten outings, a figure that was reflected in their scoring against Grambling.
Ohio State entered the game with a mixed recent form, having gone 7-3 in their last ten games but facing a setback with a loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels just three days prior. In that game, Ohio State lost narrowly, 70-71, which marked their first loss in their last five home games. Overall, they have maintained a strong home record of 6-2 this season. Their scoring average at home has been impressive, with 82.8 points scored per game and 69.8 allowed, indicating a solid offensive and defensive balance.
On the other hand, Grambling came into the game riding a two-game winning streak, having defeated both the Hampton Pirates and Norfolk State Spartans in their last two contests. Despite this recent success, their overall away record stood at 2-6, highlighting their struggles on the road. The Tigers have averaged 69.5 points per game while allowing 74.8, which has contributed to their inconsistent performance throughout the season.
This matchup was particularly notable given the significant betting lines set by DraftKings, which favored Ohio State heavily with a spread of -28.5 and a moneyline of -6500. Grambling, conversely, was given a moneyline of +2000, reflecting the disparity in expectations for the game. The total points line was set at 153.5, indicating a belief that both teams would contribute to a high-scoring affair.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing for either team, allowing both squads to field their full rosters. This factor contributed to the competitive nature of the game, although the Buckeyes quickly established dominance.
The game conditions at the Schottenstein Center were favorable for Ohio State, contributing to their strong home-court advantage. As the game unfolded, Ohio State's offense was relentless, with players like Taison Chatman making significant contributions, including an 18-foot pullup jump shot that pushed the score to 88-63 late in the second half.
Ohio State's performance was characterized by a series of scoring plays that maintained their lead throughout the game. The Buckeyes executed well, with a mix of layups, free throws, and jump shots, showcasing their depth and versatility on offense. Grambling struggled to keep pace, despite some moments of success, and ultimately could not overcome the deficit.
As the game concluded, Ohio State's commanding victory not only solidified their home dominance but also highlighted their potential as a formidable contender in the NCAAB landscape. The Buckeyes will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games, while Grambling will need to regroup and address their challenges, particularly in away games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | OSU -28.5 | 153.5 o -108 / u -112 | Grambling Tigers +2000 · Ohio State Buckeyes -6500 |
Leaders
- PointsJohn Mobley Jr.20Ohio State Buckeyes
- AssistsJohn Mobley Jr.4Ohio State Buckeyes
- ReboundsAmare Bynum9Ohio State Buckeyes
- PointsAntonio Munoz19Grambling Tigers
- AssistsRoderick Coffee III5Grambling Tigers
- ReboundsJimel Lane4Grambling Tigers
Recent form
Ohio State Buckeyes
Last 10: 7-3Streak L182.8 scored · 69.8 allowed per game6-2 at home
- L70-71vs North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 20
- W89-88vs West Virginia MountaineersDec 14
- L80-88vs Illinois Fighting IlliniDec 10
- W86-82at Northwestern WildcatsDec 6
- L66-67at Pittsburgh PanthersNov 29
- W113-60vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 25
- W91-58vs Western Michigan BroncosNov 21
- W64-63vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishNov 16
- W75-53vs App State MountaineersNov 11
- W94-68vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsNov 7
Grambling Tigers
Last 10: 4-6Streak W269.5 scored · 74.8 allowed per game2-6 away
- W81-72at Hampton PiratesDec 19
- W80-68vs Norfolk State SpartansDec 19
- L60-68at Southern Miss Golden EaglesDec 9
- L63-65at Tulane Green WaveDec 3
- L74-83at UC Riverside HighlandersNov 24
- L59-72at California Baptist LancersNov 22
- L68-78at San Diego TorerosNov 19
- W75-70vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesNov 14
- W73-70at Howard BisonNov 9
- L62-102at Iowa State CyclonesNov 7
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| 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 | Grambling Tigers | Ohio State Buckeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-52 | 31-50 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 62 |
| Three-pointers | 6-21 | 6-18 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 33 |
| Free throws | 17-23 | 21-25 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 23 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 12 | 22 |
| Assists | 8 | 19 |
| Steals | 9 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 29 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 0 |
| Points in the paint | 20 | 42 |
| Fouls | 20 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 28 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 1 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-54Derrius Ward makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half37-56Bruce Thornton makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half40-56Jamil Muttilib makes 24-foot three point jumper (Roderick Coffee III assists)
- 2nd Half42-56Antonio Munoz makes 1-foot dunk (Derrius Ward assists)
- 2nd Half44-56Jamil Muttilib makes driving layup (Roderick Coffee III assists)
- 2nd Half44-59John Mobley Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Christoph Tilly assists)
- 2nd Half44-62John Mobley Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half44-64Devin Royal makes layup (Amare Bynum assists)
- 2nd Half44-66Amare Bynum makes layup (Christoph Tilly assists)
- 2nd Half44-67Amare Bynum makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-70John Mobley Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Devin Royal assists)
- 2nd Half46-70Jimel Lane makes 17-foot jumper (Rickey Ballard assists)
- 2nd Half46-71John Mobley Jr. makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half46-72John Mobley Jr. makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half46-73John Mobley Jr. makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half47-73Antonio Munoz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-74Christoph Tilly makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-75Christoph Tilly makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-75Jimel Lane makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half49-76Brandon Noel makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-76Jimel Lane makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-76Jimel Lane makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-76Antonio Munoz makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-76Antonio Munoz makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-78Devin Royal makes 2-foot dunk (Christoph Tilly assists)
- 2nd Half56-78Jimel Lane makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half56-80Devin Royal makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half57-80Jimel Lane makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-80Jimel Lane makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-81Bruce Thornton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-82Bruce Thornton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-82Devyn Franklin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-84Brandon Noel makes layup (Bruce Thornton assists)
- 2nd Half60-84Antonio Munoz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-84Antonio Munoz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-85Taison Chatman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-86Taison Chatman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-86Jamil Muttilib makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half63-88Taison Chatman makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half63-89Ivan Njegovan makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Ohio State Buckeyes, below favours Grambling Tigers.
Venue
- Schottenstein CenterColumbus, OH
- Attendance10697
- OfficialsMichael Irving, D.J. Carstensen, Keith Kimble
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