Christoph Tilly scored 28 points in his first game for Ohio State and the Buckeyes spoiled the debut of IU Indianapolis coach Ben Howlett with a 118-102 victory on Monday in Columbus.

The Buckeyes (1-0) set the program record for points in an opener, besting the 111-72 win against Bethune-Cookman on Nov. 25, 1990.

Tilly, a transfer after three seasons at Santa Clara, scored 17 in the second half. Bruce Thornton had 26 points and Devin Royal had 19 of his 22 points in the first half.

The Buckeyes made 42 of 53 free throws; IU Indy was 14 of 20 from the line and committed 36 fouls.

Kameron Tinsley scored 22 points and Kyler D'Augustino had 21 for IU Indy. They were two of the four West Liberty players to follow Howlett to his new program.

Howlett was hired after eight seasons at West Li

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