Ohio State wanted no part of the recent Big Ten struggles over the last few days.
Playing without junior starting forward Keita Bates-Diop for the second-straight game, the Buckeyes cruised past Jackson State on Wednesday night, 78-47.
Ohio State (5-0) was led by senior forward Marc Loving, who scored a team-high 19 points. Kam Williams chipped in 15 in his second-straight start and JaQuan Lyle recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 assists for the Buckeyes.
"It's always good to see the ball go in and get a little rhythm going," Loving said afterward. "It's always good to see some baskets go in finally.