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Miami-Ohio vs Ball State Final: 87-80 - Recap

Miami-Ohio got 16 points from Anderson Mirambeaux en route to a 87-80 victory over Ball State on Saturday at John E. Worthen Arena.

Miami-Ohio was the ATS victor, as they covered the +4.0-point spread as an underdog.

Darweshi Hunter had 15 points for Miami-Ohio and Ryan Mabrey chipped in with 15 points. Mekhi Cooper had 5 assists for them, while Eian Elmer was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Ball State got a 29-point performance from Basheer Jihad, who was supported by 16 points from Mickey Pearson Jr.. Jalin Anderson had 6 assists in a losing cause for Ball State, while Mickey Pearson Jr. grabbed 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Miami-Ohio were victorious, as the score was 37-36 at the break.

Miami-Ohio won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-34.

Miami-Ohio looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Central Michigan. Ball State will aim to get back on the winning track at Buffalo.