Ohio State Routs Youngstown State 89-65

Andrija Jelavic set a career high with 21 points as the Buckeyes bounced back from their season-opening loss to BYU.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Basketball

Ohio State defeated Youngstown State 89-65 on Friday night at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. The win followed a 94-83 season-opening loss to BYU on Monday.

Why it matters

The victory gave Ohio State a response to its opening-night defeat and showed scoring depth across the roster. A 36-13 closing run turned a close game into a comfortable margin.

Andrija Jelavic led Ohio State in rebounds, blocks, and steals while scoring a career-high 21 points, up from his previous best of 13 against BYU. John Mobley Jr. led all scorers with 25 points, and the Buckeyes closed the game on a 36-13 run.

The players

Andrija Jelavic

Jelavic is a forward for Ohio State whose 21-point performance was a career high.

John Mobley Jr.

Mobley is a guard for Ohio State who led all scorers in the game with 25 points.

The details

Ohio State led 53-52 with 10:21 remaining in the second half before going on a 13-0 run over the next 2:35. The Buckeyes extended the advantage to 73-56 with 5:01 left, their largest lead of the game.

Oct. 7: Ohio State played an exhibition game against Cincinnati.
Monday: Ohio State lost its season opener 94-83 to BYU.
Friday night: Ohio State beat Youngstown State 89-65 at home.

Season Trajectory

The 89-65 win gives Ohio State a response to its season-opening 94-83 loss to BYU, shifting early-season momentum back toward the Buckeyes. Jelavic's career-high 21 points and Mobley's 25 points suggest the team has multiple scoring options as the schedule continues.

Fantasy managers tracking Jelavic and Mobley will want to note the 21-point and 25-point scoring totals from this game. The result also sets up the Buckeyes' next stretch of play as they look to build on their home-opener win.

The takeaway

Early-season results can shift quickly, and this game showed how a team can respond after an opening loss. Following the rotation and scoring distribution over the next few games will show whether the performance holds.