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Akron Downs Ohio 88-86 - Match Report
Ohio was burned for 35 points by Loren Cristian Jackson on Saturday as Akron picked up a 88-86 win at Convocation Center.
Bettors who backed Akron were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -4.5.
Tyler Cheese had 16 points for Akron and Xeyrius Williams chipped in with 12 points. Loren Cristian Jackson had 5 assists for them, while Xeyrius Williams was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Ohio got a 21-point performance from Jordan Dartis, who was supported by 18 points from Ben Vander Plas. Jason Preston had 9 assists in a losing cause for Ohio, while Sylvester Ogbonda grabbed 10 rebounds.
Akron was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Ohio as they grabbed 26 boards, while Akron only had 24
Akron looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Buffalo. Ohio will aim to get back on the winning track at Northern Illinois.