POSTGAME NOTES No. 7 Ohio State (6-1) 89, Long Beach State (3-6) 55 Dec. 8, 2012 Value City Arena – Columbus, Ohio Attendance: 14,832
GAME
The 49ers of Long Beach State and Ohio State have met just once previously, a 93-86 win for the Buckeyes Nov. 26, 1987, at the Lobo Classic in Albuquerque, N.M.
TEAM
As a ranked team (AP), No. 7 Ohio State is 432-117 all-time. Ohio State is 311-68 when ranked in the Top 10.
Against members of the Big West Conference, Ohio State is 8-1 all-time.
Ohio State went on a 6-0 run to end the first half of play. The Buckeyes extended the run into the second half (29-7). The team also put together a 17-2 second half run.
The Buckeye bench outscored the 49ers 37-14.
Ohio State had 21 fast break points compared to Long Beach State’s four.
Ohio State outrebounded Long Beach State 49-33.
With 50 points earned in the second half of play, the Buckeyes surpassed their previous second half high of 43 points recorded vs. Albany (11/11/12).
Ohio State recorded their highest rebound and assist totals for a game this season with 49 and 22, respectively.
Matta is 227-66 during his career at Ohio State and 329-97 overall as a head coach.
In his nine seasons as Ohio State head coach, Matta has compiled a 73-2 record against non-conference opponents at home and a 114-21 record overall against non-conference foes. His teams have never failed to win at least 10 non-Big Ten games.
During the Matta era at Ohio State, the Buckeyes have a record of 188-21 vs. unranked opponents. Over the last three years, the Buckeyes are 58-1 vs. unranked foes.
Ohio State owns a 141-12 home record during the Matta era. The Buckeyes are 59-3 in Columbus over the past four seasons.
Recorded one steal against the 49ers. He has 182 for his career, good for No. 3 all-time in Ohio State history. David Lighty (2007-11) is No. 2 with 191. Jay Burson (1986-89) is Ohio State’s career leader with 204.
