Ross, Smith each score 18 in Ohio State's win

LaQuinton Ross and Lenzelle Smith Jr. each scored 18 points and Ohio State never trailed in rolling over NDSU 79-62 Saturday night.

The Buckeyes (9-0) continued their hot shooting. They made 53 percent from the field, pushing them over 50 percent for the fifth game in a row.

Freshman Mark Loving had a career-high 12 points, and Sam Thompson also had 12. Aaron Craft added six points and seven assists - setting a school record for career assists with 581 for the Buckeyes.