NCAAB · Final

Ohio State Dominates Western Michigan in 91-58 Victory

Thursday, November 20, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Schottenstein Center

Ohio State Buckeyes 91, Western Michigan Broncos 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Western Michigan Broncos vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes beat Western Michigan Broncos 91-58 at Schottenstein Center on November 20, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Ohio State Buckeyes triumphed over the Western Michigan Broncos with a final score of 91-58. This victory marks Ohio State's sixth consecutive win at home, bringing their overall home record to 6-0 this season. The Buckeyes have been in strong form lately, riding a four-game winning streak and averaging 84.2 points in their last five games while allowing 72.6 points. In contrast, Western Michigan has struggled, now on a one-game losing streak and holding a record of 2-4 for the season.

The game took place at the Schottenstein Center, where Ohio State has consistently showcased their offensive prowess. Their recent scoring average of 79.4 points per game, coupled with a solid defensive average of 76.4 points allowed, reflects their ability to outscore opponents effectively. The Buckeyes' latest results include a narrow win against Notre Dame (64-63) and a decisive victory over Purdue Fort Wayne (94-68), demonstrating their capability to perform under varying conditions.

Western Michigan, on the other hand, has faced challenges throughout the season, with their recent form showing a record of 5-5 in their last ten games. Their scoring average stands at 76.2 points, while they allow 75.7 points on average. Their last outing ended in a loss to South Dakota (78-83), and they have struggled to maintain consistency, especially in away games, where they hold a 2-3 record compared to their home record of 3-2.

The matchup between these two teams was notable not only for the stark contrast in their current form but also for their previous encounters. However, the block does not provide details on past meetings, leaving the focus solely on the current season's performance.

In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either side, which means both teams were likely at full strength for this contest. This absence of injury concerns may have contributed to Ohio State's dominant performance.

Betting lines for this fixture indicated a strong likelihood of an Ohio State win, with a final home win probability of 1.0, according to the market. This reflects the confidence in the Buckeyes' ability to secure the victory against the Broncos.

The conditions during the game appeared favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. This allowed for a smooth contest where Ohio State capitalized on their home court advantage.

As the game progressed, several key scoring plays highlighted Ohio State's offensive efficiency. Notable moments included a layup by Ivan Njegovan, which pushed the score to 91-55, and a three-point jumper by Nicholas Errica that concluded the scoring for Western Michigan at 58 points. The Buckeyes' ability to maintain a significant lead throughout the game showcased their dominance and strategic execution.

Overall, this matchup served as a testament to Ohio State's current form and their capability to perform at a high level, particularly at home, while Western Michigan will need to reassess their strategies moving forward to improve their season.

Leaders

PointsChristoph Tilly17Ohio State Buckeyes
AssistsChristoph Tilly7Ohio State Buckeyes
ReboundsAmare Bynum10Ohio State Buckeyes
PointsBrady Swartz20Western Michigan Broncos
AssistsEJ Ryans3Western Michigan Broncos
ReboundsBrady Swartz9Western Michigan Broncos

Recent form

Ohio State Buckeyes

Last 10: 6-4Streak W479.4 scored · 76.4 allowed per game5-2 at home

W64-63vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishNov 16
W75-53vs App State MountaineersNov 11
W94-68vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsNov 7
W118-102vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 3
L70-77vs Iowa HawkeyesMar 12
L60-66at Indiana HoosiersMar 8
W116-114vs Nebraska CornhuskersMar 5
W87-82at USC TrojansFeb 27
L61-69at UCLA BruinsFeb 23
L49-70vs Northwestern WildcatsFeb 20

Western Michigan Broncos

Last 10: 5-5Streak L176.2 scored · 75.7 allowed per game2-3 away

L78-83at South Dakota CoyotesNov 16
W83-71vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsNov 13
L82-91at Campbell Fighting CamelsNov 9
L81-85vs Northwood TimberwolvesNov 7
W76-71vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersNov 4
L66-73at Kent State Golden FlashesMar 13
W64-63at Bowling Green FalconsMar 8
L76-77vs Kent State Golden FlashesMar 5
W74-70at Northern Illinois HuskiesMar 1
W82-73vs Ohio BobcatsFeb 26

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Miami (OH)	32-2	-	18-0
Akron	29-6	1	17-1
Kent State	24-10	4	14-4
Toledo	19-15	7	11-7
Bowling Green	18-14	9	9-9
Ohio	15-17	9	9-9
Buffalo	17-15	11	7-11
Massachusetts	17-16	11	7-11
Ball State	12-19	11	7-11
Central Michigan	10-21	12	6-12
Western Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Eastern Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Northern Illinois	9-21	10	4-14
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	Western Michigan Broncos	Ohio State Buckeyes
Field goals	21-62	32-65
Field goal %	34	49
Three-pointers	5-22	9-29
Three-point %	23	31
Free throws	11-15	18-23
Free throw %	73	78
Rebounds	30	49
Offensive rebounds	11	17
Defensive rebounds	19	32
Assists	9	22
Steals	7	9
Blocks	0	2
Turnovers	16	12
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	32
Fast-break points	10	16
Points in the paint	26	46
Fouls	19	14
Largest lead	0	43

How the scoring went

2nd Half27-53Max Burton made Free Throw.
2nd Half28-53Max Burton made Free Throw.
2nd Half28-55Christoph Tilly made Jumper.
2nd Half28-57Brandon Noel made Layup.
2nd Half28-59Christoph Tilly made Layup.
2nd Half28-62Bruce Thornton made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Christoph Tilly.
2nd Half30-62Carson Vis made Jumper. Assisted by Sharod Barnes.
2nd Half30-64John Mobley Jr. made Layup.
2nd Half30-65John Mobley Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-67Amare Bynum made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half30-69Ivan Njegovan made Jumper.
2nd Half30-70Ivan Njegovan made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-73Gabe Cupps made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ivan Njegovan.
2nd Half33-73Brady Swartz made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by EJ Ryans.
2nd Half33-74Amare Bynum made Free Throw.
2nd Half35-74Jalen Griffith made Jumper.
2nd Half37-74Jayden Brewer made Layup.
2nd Half37-75Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-76Christoph Tilly made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-77Devin Royal made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-78Devin Royal made Free Throw.
2nd Half37-80Christoph Tilly made Layup.
2nd Half39-80Michael Sulaka made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half39-82Devin Royal made Jumper.
2nd Half41-82EJ Ryans made Jumper. Assisted by Michael Sulaka.
2nd Half41-84Brandon Noel made Dunk. Assisted by Christoph Tilly.
2nd Half43-84Michael Sulaka made Layup. Assisted by Sharod Barnes.
2nd Half45-84Jayden Brewer made Layup.
2nd Half46-84Jayden Brewer made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-84Jayden Brewer made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-86John Mobley Jr. made Layup. Assisted by Colin White.
2nd Half47-88Amare Bynum made Jumper. Assisted by Gabe Cupps.
2nd Half49-88Nicholas Errica made Layup. Assisted by Carson Vis.
2nd Half49-89Colin White made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-89Brady Swartz made Layup.
2nd Half53-89Brady Swartz made Jumper.
2nd Half54-89Brady Swartz made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-89Brady Swartz made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-91Ivan Njegovan made Layup. Assisted by Mathieu Grujicic.
2nd Half58-91Nicholas Errica made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carson Vis.

Win probability

Above the line favours Ohio State Buckeyes, below favours Western Michigan Broncos.