Evan Turner followed up his triple-double with 24 points and 17 rebounds and No. 16 Ohio State recovered from a listless spell to beat James Madison 72-44 Thursday night in the 2K Sports Classic.

David Lighty added 14 points and William Buford had 12 for the Buckeyes (2-0), who advance to meet sixth-ranked defending national champion North Carolina in the semifinals next Thursday night in Madison Square Garden.

Turner had the program's second recorded triple-double in Monday night's opener, going for 14 points, 17 rebounds and ten assists in a 100-60 win over Alcorn State. He finished with four assists and two steals Thursday night.

Pierre Curtis had nine points for James Madison (0-1).