ncaab Game Recap
Ohio Defeats Western Michigan 77-64 - Recap
Jason Carter scored 27 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Ohio on Saturday, leading them to a 77-64 victory over Western Michigan at Convocation Center.
Ohio won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -21.0-point spread.
Mark Sears had 25 points for Ohio and Ben Vander Plas chipped in with 14 points. Mark Sears had 6 assists for them, while Ben Vander Plas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Western Michigan got a 30-point performance from Lamar Norman Jr., who was supported by 11 points from Mileek McMillan. B. Artis White had 3 assists in a losing cause for Western Michigan, while Markeese Hastings grabbed 10 rebounds.
Ohio was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Ohio won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-27.
Next game, Ohio takes its act on the road to face Toledo looking for another win. For Western Michigan, they head on the road to face Miami-Ohio.