COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Stephanie Mavunga scored 26 points, Sierra Calhoun added 16 and No. 8 Ohio State beat Maine 83-70 on Sunday.
Mavunga made 11 of 12 field goals and grabbed 16 rebounds for the Buckeyes (8-2). Her sixth double-double of the year came early in the second quarter when she notched her 10th point after playing only nine minutes.
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Julie Brosseau had a career-high 29 points for the Black Bears (4-4), shooting 10 for 18 from the field and knocking down seven 3s. Tanesha Sutton registered a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds.
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The Buckeyes had difficulty shooting the ball for much of the game and never solidified a tempo at which they're accustomed to playing. With 5:02 remaining in the third quarter, Asia Doss gave her team a spark with back-to-back steals and layups to punctuate a quick 7-0 run and lift the Ohio State lead to 16.
Ohio State star guard Kelsey Mitchell struggled from the field, converting on 3 of 15 shots. She finished with 11 points and five assists.
BIG PICTURE
Ohio State: The Buckeyes beat possibly the worst team on their schedule. They won't have another test until conference play begins at the end of the month.
Maine: The Black Bears face three more Power Five conference teams before conference play begins Jan. 3.
UP NEXT
Ohio State visits the Florida Gators on Wednesday.
Maine hosts the Maine Maritime Academy on Monday.
