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Jamison Battle scores 21 points, leading the Ohio State Buckeyes to an 86-56 victory over Santa Clara in the Emerald Coast Classic. Battle's 5 three-pointers propelled the Buckeyes, who finished 10 of 24 from beyond the arc. Bruce Thornton and Roddy Gayle Jr. also contributed, while Zed Key and Dale Bonner made significant impacts in the second half. Ohio State dominated the game, securing their third win in six days.
Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann expects Alabama to present the toughest offensive challenge of the season for the Buckeyes in their upcoming game. Alabama boasts the highest-scoring offense in college basketball, averaging 101.8 points per game and leading the nation in points per 100 possessions. The Crimson Tide's high volume and efficiency from three-point range will test Ohio State's defense. The game is part of the Emerald Coast Classic, with the winner advancing to face the winner of Oregon vs. Santa Clara.
The No. 17 Alabama basketball team will face Ohio State in the Emerald Coast Classic today. The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network and will start at 6 p.m. CT. Alabama holds a 3-3 record against Ohio State historically.