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Ohio State Downs Maryland 73-70 - Match Report
Maryland was burned for 31 points by Bruce Thornton on Thursday as Ohio State picked up a 73-70 win at Value City Arena.
Ohio State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.5-point spread as favorites.
Micah Parrish had 13 points for Ohio State and John Mobley Jr. chipped in with 8 points. Bruce Thornton had 6 assists for them, while Devin Royal was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Maryland got a 24-point performance from Julian Reese, who was supported by 18 points from Rodney Rice. Ja'Kobi Gillespie had 4 assists in a losing cause for Maryland, while Julian Reese grabbed 13 rebounds.
Ohio State trailed at halftime, 41-33.
Maryland had a 32-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Ohio State heads into a battle against Nebraska. Maryland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Rutgers.