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Ohio State Downs Akron 67-66 - Match Report
Ohio State got a 25-point performance from E.J. Liddell, who added 11 rebounds as Ohio State ran past Akron 67-66 on Tuesday at Value City Arena.
Ohio State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -16.5-point spread.
Ohio State got 14 points from Zed Key and another 7 points from Justin Ahrens. Justin Ahrens contributed 3 assists, while E.J. Liddell cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Akron got 17 points from Ali Ali in a losing cause and another 16 points from K.J. Walton. Xavier Castaneda contributed 2 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Ohio State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Ohio State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-29.
Ohio State heads into a battle against Niagara. Akron, meanwhile, will have their next action against Point Park.