ncaab Game Recap
Western Michigan Falls 59-47 to Ohio - Recap
Ohio grabbed a 59-47 win over Western Michigan on Saturday, behind a 21-point effort from Mark Sears at University Arena in Read Fieldhouse.
Ohio earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -13.0-point spread.
Ohio got 17 points from Jason Carter and another 9 points from Ben Vander Plas. Ben Roderick contributed 2 assists, while Jason Carter cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Western Michigan got a 21-point performance from Lamar Norman Jr., who was supported by 9 points from Markeese Hastings. Markeese Hastings had 2 assists in a losing cause for Western Michigan, while Markeese Hastings grabbed 14 rebounds.
Ohio was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Western Michigan as they grabbed 38 boards, while Ohio only had 35
Ohio looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Akron. Western Michigan will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Eastern Michigan.