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Ohio State Defeats Texas 80-72 - Recap
Bruce Thornton scored 20 points leading Ohio State to a 80-72 victory over Texas at T-Mobile Arena on Monday.
Ohio State was the ATS victor, as they covered the +2.0-point spread as an underdog.
Ohio State got 17 points from Micah Parrish and another 16 points from Devin Royal. Bruce Thornton contributed 5 assists, while Evan Mahaffey cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Texas got a 29-point performance from Tre Johnson, who was supported by 10 points from Arthur Kaluma. Julian Larry had 5 assists in a losing cause for Texas, while Chendall Weaver grabbed 8 rebounds.
Ohio State led at halftime, 38-32.
Ohio State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-30.
Ohio State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Youngstown State. Texas will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Houston Baptist.