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Ohio Downs Akron 69-63 - Match Report
Ohio got 24 points from Mark Sears as they ran past Akron 69-63 on Tuesday at James A. Rhodes Arena.
Ohio was an underdog by +1.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Jason Carter had 19 points for Ohio and Ben Vander Plas chipped in with 11 points. Mark Sears had 5 assists for them, while Mark Sears was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Akron got a 22-point performance from Ali Ali, who was supported by 14 points from Mikal Dawson. Ali Ali had 4 assists in a losing cause for Akron, while Enrique Freeman 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 32-29.
Ohio looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kent State. Akron will aim to get back on the winning track at Miami-Ohio.