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Recap - Ohio State Defeats Niagara 84-74

Ohio State got 29 points from E.J. Liddell en route to a 84-74 victory over Niagara on Friday at Value City Arena.

Ohio State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -20.0-point spread.

Ohio State got 11 points from Zed Key and another 10 points from Justice Sueing. Jamari Wheeler contributed 6 assists, while Kyle Young cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Niagara got 22 points from Marcus Hammond in a losing cause and another 18 points from Sam Iorio. Noah Thomasson contributed 4 assists for them, while Marcus Hammond had 6 rebounds.

Ohio State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Ohio State as they grabbed 32 boards, while Niagara only had 30

Ohio State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bowling Green. Niagara will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.