COL BKB: Ohio St. 81, N.C.-Wilmington 41

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Deshaun Thomas scored 17 points and Dallas Lauderdale blocked five shots Saturday in No. 6 Ohio State's 81-41 trouncing of North Carolina-Wilmington.

Lauderdale also grabbed 10 rebounds to lead a tough Buckeyes defense, which held the Seahawks to 31.6 percent shooting.

William Buford added 12 points, six rebounds and five assists, and Jordan Sibert and Jared Sullinger each contributed 11 points for Ohio State (3-0).

UNC-Wilmington (2-2) got 14 points from Matthew Wallace and Chad Tomko chipped in with 13 points, five rebounds and three assists in the loss.