By: AP via USAToday.com — COLUMBUS, Ohio – The box score won’t tell the whole story for the North Florida Ospreys.

Sure, preseason All-American Jared Sullinger had 27 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 3 Ohio State roared to a big first-half lead to beat North Florida 85-50 on Monday night.

But it was harder than expected for the Buckeyes (4-0).

“This basketball team on the floor is pretty good,” Sullinger said of the Ospreys. “They’re very disciplined and they know how to score. Their bigs were posting up well and also their offense was clicking. They did the same thing to Alabama and the same thing to Miami. It wasn’t a surprise. We knew they were going to come out ready to play.”

Deshaun Thomas added 16 points and William Buford 13 for Ohio State, which……

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