ncaab Game Recap
Ohio Bobcats vs Ball State Cardinals Recap - Ohio Wins 78-68
Ohio got 20 points from Ben Roderick as they ran past Ball State 78-68 on Saturday at John E. Worthen Arena.
Ohio won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.0-point spread as underdogs.
Ohio got 18 points from Mark Sears and another 14 points from Ben Vander Plas. Mark Sears contributed 8 assists, while Miles Brown cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Ball State got 18 points from Ishmael El-Amin in a losing cause and another 17 points from Miryne Thomas. Luke Bumbalough contributed 5 assists for them, while Miryne Thomas had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Ohio were victorious, as the score was 42-38 at the break.
Ohio won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-23.
Ohio heads into a battle against Northern Illinois. Ball State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Michigan.