OSU's Sullinger out with back spasms

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State will be without forward Jared Sullinger when the No. 2 Buckeyes face Texas-Pan American on Saturday in Columbus.

Ohio State says the sophomore will not play after suffering back spasms during an 85-63 victory over third-ranked Duke in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge on Tuesday. Sullinger scored 21 points against the Blue Devils.