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Western Michigan Downs Ohio 77-65 - Match Report

Western Michigan grabbed a 77-65 win over Ohio on Saturday, behind a 18-point effort from Brandon Johnson at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse.

Western Michigan was a +1.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Western Michigan got 18 points from B. Artis White and another 16 points from Titus Wright. Michael Flowers contributed 4 assists, while Brandon Johnson cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Ohio got 16 points from Ben Vander Plas in a losing cause and another 14 points from Jordan Dartis. Jason Preston contributed 7 assists for them, while Ben Vander Plas had 13 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Western Michigan were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Ohio won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-36.

Western Michigan heads into a battle against Akron. Ohio, meanwhile, will have their next action against Eastern Michigan.