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Miami-Ohio Defeats Ohio 85-68 - Recap

Ohio was scorched by Mekhi Lairy for 26 points as Miami-Ohio defeated them 85-68 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Bettors who backed Miami-Ohio were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.0 at sportsbooks.

Morgan Safford had 24 points for Miami-Ohio and Anderson Mirambeaux chipped in with 13 points. Morgan Safford had 4 assists for them, while Anderson Mirambeaux was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Ohio got 19 points from Dwight Wilson III in a losing cause and another 19 points from Jaylin Hunter. Jaylin Hunter contributed 3 assists for them, while Dwight Wilson III had 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Miami-Ohio were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Miami-Ohio had a 31-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Miami-Ohio takes its act on the road to face Western Michigan looking for another win. For Ohio, they head on the road to face Kent State.