© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation The Buckeyes used a 21-1 run to break the game open in the second half. In its lone tune-up before the start of the regular season, Ohio State never trailed as it defeated Division II Indianapolis, 82-46. The Buckeyes – who were playing their first game with fans at Value City Arena in 606 days due to the pandemic – were without forwards Kyle Young (vestibular dysfunction), Seth Towns (back surgery) and Justice Sueing (lingering groin injury). Guard Eugene Brown stepped up in their absence, adding a game-high 15 points and seven rebounds. So, too, did guard Meechie Johnson and forwards E.J. Liddell and Zed Key, who pitched in 12 points apiece. Forward Justin Ahrens got the scoring started for Ohio State by hitting a three-pointer on the opening possession of the game. But the early story of the game was Johnson and…
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