ncaab Game Recap
Ohio Bobcats vs Ball State Cardinals Wrap - Ohio Wins 70-52
Ohio earned a 70-52 victory over Ball State on Saturday, getting 19 points from Teyvion Kirk at Worthen Arena.
Bettors who backed Ohio were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +9.5 at sportsbooks.
Ohio got 13 points from Jason Carter and another 11 points from Doug Taylor. Jason Preston contributed 8 assists, while Jason Carter cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Ball State got 16 points from Tayler Persons in a losing cause and another 10 points from Zach Gunn. Tayler Persons contributed 2 assists for them, while Trey Moses had 13 rebounds.
Ohio led at halftime, 39-19.
Ohio won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-34.
Ohio looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kent State. Ball State will aim to get back on the winning track at Bowling Green.