Shannon Scott, LaQuinton Ross have career days as No. 11 Ohio State beats Morgan State, 89-50

11/9/2013
ASSOCIATED PRESS
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    Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross, left, goes up for a shot against Morgan State's Ian Chiles during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

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    • Ohio State's Shannon Scott goes up for a shot against Morgan State's Justin Black during the first half today in Columbus.
    Ohio State's Shannon Scott goes up for a shot against Morgan State's Justin Black during the first half today in Columbus.

    COLUMBUS — Shannon Scott scored a career-high 16 points and LaQuinton Ross, also starting for the first time as a junior, had 14 points and a personal-best 11 rebounds to lead No. 11 Ohio State past Morgan State 89-50 today.

    Lenzelle Smith Jr. led the way with 18 points and spurred a first-half spurt for the Buckeyes, who improved to 93-18 in home openers and 89-22 in season debuts.

    Much of the drama vanished early after Ohio State scored the first eight points and built a 26-point halftime lead.

    Justin Black had 13 points, Ian Chiles 12 and Anthony Hubbard 11 for Morgan State, which was meeting the Buckeyes for the first time.

    Sam Thompson added 14 points and freshman Marc Loving had 10 for Ohio State. Scott had seven assists to go with his 16 points, while Ross registered his first career double-double.