ncaab Game Recap
Myrtle Beach Invitational - Portland Falls 85-73 Against Ohio - Game Recap
AJ Clayton scored 34 points and added 12 rebounds for a double-double, leading Ohio over Portland, 85-73, on Friday at HTC Center.
Bettors who backed Ohio were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.5 at sportsbooks.
Ohio got 13 points from Aidan Hadaway and another 11 points from Vic Searls. Jackson Paveletzke contributed 10 assists, while AJ Clayton cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Portland got 17 points from Vukasin Masic in a losing cause and another 13 points from Austin Rapp. Max Mackinnon contributed 2 assists for them, while Max Mackinnon had 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Ohio were victorious, as the score was 46-31 at the break.
Ohio had a 38-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Ohio heads into a battle against Robert Morris. Portland, meanwhile, will have their next action against Denver.