Sophomore forward Devin Royal achieved a remarkable feat with his first career double-double as the Ohio State Buckeyes secured a resounding 80 - 30 victory over visiting Evansville at Value City Arena on Tuesday night. This win not only showcased the team's prowess but also marked significant milestones for some of its players.

Ohio State's Dominance on the Court

First Half Highlights

The Buckeyes began the game with a strong start, closing the first half on a 19 - 5 run and steadily pulling away from the Purple Aces. Devin Royal led the way with a career-high 20 points and 12 rebounds, demonstrating his growing prowess on the court. Meechie Johnson Jr. contributed 13 points, and John Mobley Jr. added 11 more. This dominant performance set the tone for the rest of the game.During this period, the Buckeyes' offense found its rhythm. Tied 9 - 9 at the midpoint of the first half, they started to get things going thanks to freshman guard John Mobley Jr. As Aaron Bradshaw sealed his man in the paint, Mobley attacked, blew past his guy and scored to reclaim the lead. It was the start of a 12 - 5 run during which the Buckeyes found success attacking the paint. Evan Mahaffey was fouled on a drive and hit one of two free throws. Mobley scored on another drive. Devin Royal scored in the paint. Bruce Thornton drove, collapsed the defense and hit Mobley for a wide-open corner 3 that he buried. Thornton also drove, lobbed to Bradshaw and saw him slam home the alley - oop for the 21 - 14 lead with 3:56 left in the half.

Second Half Incidents

However, the game took an unexpected turn when sophomore forward Sean Stewart left the game early in the second half. He dove for a rebound, hit his head on the ground and was slow to get up. Eventually, he was helped to the locker room and did not return. He had grabbed nine rebounds in just 12 minutes, showing his importance to the team.

Player Milestones

Two Buckeyes scored their first career points. Freshman Colin White hit two 3 - pointers and freshman center Ivan Njegovan had 7 points including a banked - in 3 - pointer in the final minute. These milestones added to the excitement of the game and showcased the team's depth.

Historical Significance

The 50 - point win is Ohio State's first since a 97 - 43 win against High Point on Dec. 10, 2014. The 30 points allowed are the fewest by the Buckeyes since a 59 - 22 win against Samford on Nov. 29, 2008. These historical records highlight the team's consistent dominance over the years.

Upcoming Games

After this victory, the Buckeyes will host Campbell on Friday night. They will then face ACC foe Pittsburgh on Black Friday. These upcoming games will provide further opportunities for the team to showcase their skills and grow as a unit.Ohio State coach Jake Diebler emphasized the importance of these games, stating, "Definitely don't view this as a tune - up. There's some things we've done well, maybe even ahead of schedule, and some things we've got to get better at. For us it's about growing as a team, building that on - court chemistry."Follow along with live updates from Dispatch.com as Ohio State and Evansville continue their basketball journey.