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Ohio State Downs Minnesota 70-45 - Match Report
Ohio State cruised to victory on Tuesday, running Minnesota out of the gym and running up a 70-45 score at Value City Arena.
Bettors who backed Ohio State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -12.5 at sportsbooks.
Ohio State got 16 points from E.J. Liddell and another 13 points from Jamari Wheeler. Jamari Wheeler contributed 3 assists, while E.J. Liddell cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Minnesota got a 12-point performance from Luke Loewe, who was supported by 11 points from Jamison Battle. Eric Curry had 3 assists in a losing cause for Minnesota, while Payton Willis grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 25-24 at the break.
Ohio State had a 34-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Ohio State heads into a battle against Iowa. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against Penn State.