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Recap - Ohio Defeats Cleveland State 67-56

Mark Sears scored 15 points leading Ohio to a 67-56 victory over Cleveland State at Wolstein Center on Saturday.

Ohio was the ATS victor, as they covered the -1.5-point spread as a favorite.

Miles Brown had 10 points for Ohio and Ben Vander Plas chipped in with 9 points. Tommy Schmock had 5 assists for them, while Ben Vander Plas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Cleveland State got 14 points from Broc Finstuen in a losing cause and another 11 points from Yahel Hill. Torrey Patton contributed 4 assists for them, while Broc Finstuen had 5 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Ohio were victorious, as the score was 35-26 at the break.

Ohio had a 35-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Ohio looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Robert Morris. Cleveland State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Edinboro.