The 6-6, 220-pound Royal began the season as a backup for coach Jake Diebler's Buckeyes. But with starting center Aaron Bradshaw suspended for the last five games, Royal moved into the starting ...

Royal’s 31 points came from an 11-for-16 shooting effort, marking the fourth straight game he led or tied for the team lead in scoring. His 10 defensive rebounds nearly equaled Valparaiso’s 13 ...