COLUMBUS (AP) — Roddy Gayle Jr. scored nine straight points in the fourth quarter, sinking a go-ahead jumper in the run, and Ohio State rallied to beat Oakland 79-73 in a season opener.
Ohio State trailed 52-47 when Gayle began his scoring streak.
His third bucket gave the Buckeyes a 53-52 lead with 8:30 left to play.
He followed with a three-point play and OSU never trailed again.
Gayle finished with 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Jack Gohlke topped the Golden Grizzlies with 18 points on 6-of-18 shooting from 3-point range.