ncaab Game Recap
Ohio Defeats Eastern Illinois 78-67 - Recap
Ohio got 15 points from Ben Roderick en route to a 78-67 victory over Eastern Illinois on Friday at Convocation Center.
Ohio won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -16.5-point spread.
Ohio got 14 points from Miles Brown and another 11 points from Aidan Hadaway. Jaylin Hunter contributed 7 assists, while Dwight Wilson III cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Eastern Illinois got 23 points from Yaakema Rose Jr. in a losing cause and another 11 points from Nick Ellington. Caleb Donaldson contributed 3 assists for them, while Kyle Carlesimo had 5 rebounds.
Ohio led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Ohio had a 38-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Ohio takes its act home to face Alabama State looking for another win. For Eastern Illinois, they head on the road to face Alabama State.