ncaab Game Recap
Ohio Bobcats vs Central Michigan Chippewas Wrap - Ohio Wins 81-72
Ohio earned a 81-72 victory over Central Michigan on Thursday, getting 24 points from Ben Vander Plas at McGuirk Arena.
Ohio earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -13.5-point spread.
Mark Sears had 22 points for Ohio and Tommy Schmock chipped in with 16 points. Ben Vander Plas had 6 assists for them, while Ben Roderick was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Central Michigan got 25 points from Kevin Miller in a losing cause and another 16 points from Harrison Henderson. Kevin Miller contributed 6 assists for them, while Harrison Henderson had 9 rebounds.
Ohio trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Central Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-24.
Ohio heads into a battle against Eastern Michigan. Central Michigan, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Michigan.