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Ohio Downs Akron 84-67 - Match Report
Ohio grabbed a 84-67 win over Akron on Saturday, behind a 21-point effort from Jackson Paveletzke at Convocation Center.
Ohio was the ATS victor, as they covered the +1.5-point spread as an underdog.
Ohio got 18 points from AJ Clayton and another 16 points from AJ Brown. Elijah Elliott contributed 4 assists, while AJ Clayton cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Akron got a 17-point performance from Amani Lyles, who was supported by 12 points from Tavari Johnson. Shammah Scott had 7 assists in a losing cause for Akron, while Isaiah Gray grabbed 6 rebounds.
Ohio was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Akron as they grabbed 36 boards, while Ohio only had 30
Ohio heads into a battle against Western Michigan. Akron, meanwhile, will have their next action against Ball State.