COL BKB: Ohio State 83, UNC-Asheville 59

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- B.J. Mullens had 19 points and eight rebounds Monday to lead 13th-ranked Ohio State to an 83-59 victory over UNC-Asheville.

Evan Turner added 17 points and four assists for the unbeaten Buckeyes (9-0). William Buford had 16 points and seven rebounds for the winners.

John Williams, with 10 points, was the only player to score in double figures for the Bulldogs (4-8), who have lost three in a row. Jason Ridenhour added nine points and six rebounds.

Ohio State took control early, jumping out to a 17-4 lead a little more than six minutes into the game.