ncaab Game Recap
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.