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Recap - Ohio State Defeats Cincinnati 64-56
Ohio State earned a 64-56 victory over Cincinnati on Wednesday, getting 14 points from Kyle Young at Value City Arena.
Bettors who backed Ohio State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.0 at sportsbooks.
D.J. Carton had 9 points for Ohio State and CJ Walker chipped in with 8 points. Luther Muhammad had 2 assists for them, while Kyle Young was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Cincinnati got a 13-point performance from Jarron Cumberland, who was supported by 13 points from Keith Williams. Jarron Cumberland had 3 assists in a losing cause for Cincinnati, while Tre Scott grabbed 12 rebounds.
Ohio State trailed at halftime, 26-20.
Ohio State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-33.
Ohio State heads into a battle against UMass-Lowell. Cincinnati, meanwhile, will have their next action against Drake.