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Ohio Falls 74-67 Against Akron - Game Recap
Xeyrius Williams scored 20 points leading Akron to a 74-67 victory over Ohio at James A. Rhodes Arena on Tuesday.
Akron did not, however, defeat Ohio against the spread, which closed at -7.5 at most sportsbooks.
Akron got 17 points from Tyler Cheese and another 13 points from Loren Cristian Jackson. Tyler Cheese contributed 7 assists, while Xeyrius Williams cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Ohio got a 19-point performance from Jason Preston, who was supported by 15 points from Sylvester Ogbonda. Jason Preston had 8 assists in a losing cause for Ohio, while Sylvester Ogbonda grabbed 7 rebounds.
Akron trailed at halftime, 50-38.
The rebound battle favored Ohio as they grabbed 27 boards, while Akron only had 22
Next game, Akron takes its act home to face Kent State looking for another win. For Ohio, they head on the road to face Miami-Ohio.