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Postseason NIT - Recap - Ohio State Defeats Cornell 88-83
Ohio State grabbed a 88-83 win over Cornell on Tuesday, behind a 17-point effort from Jamison Battle at Value City Arena.
Ohio State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -10.5-point spread.
Ohio State got 17 points from Roddy Gayle Jr. and another 16 points from Felix Okpara. Jamison Battle contributed 5 assists, while Jamison Battle cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Cornell got a 19-point performance from Isaiah Gray, who was supported by 17 points from Guy Ragland Jr.. AK Okereke had 6 assists in a losing cause for Cornell, while Guy Ragland Jr. grabbed 9 rebounds.
Ohio State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Ohio State had a 46-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.