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Ohio State Defeats Penn State 71-70 - Recap

Ohio State grabbed a 71-70 win over Penn State on Tuesday, behind a 17-point effort from JaQuan Lyle at Bryce Jordan Center.

Ohio State was the ATS victor, as they covered the +1.5-point spread as an underdog.

Ohio State got 14 points from Marc Loving and another 12 points from Jae'Sean Tate. JaQuan Lyle contributed 4 assists, while Jae'Sean Tate cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Penn State got a 21-point performance from Tony Carr, who was supported by 20 points from Shep Garner. Tony Carr had 4 assists in a losing cause for Penn State, while Mike Watkins grabbed 7 rebounds.

Ohio State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Ohio State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-26.

Ohio State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Indiana. Penn State will aim to get back on the winning track at Iowa.