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Ohio State vs Northwestern Final: 71-59 - Recap

Ohio State earned a 71-59 victory over Northwestern on Sunday, getting 17 points from D.J. Carton at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Ohio State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.5-point spread as a favorite.

Justin Ahrens had 12 points for Ohio State and Andre Wesson chipped in with 11 points. CJ Walker had 6 assists for them, while Kaleb Wesson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Northwestern got 20 points from Miller Kopp in a losing cause and another 13 points from Pat Spencer. Pat Spencer contributed 4 assists for them, while Pete Nance had 6 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Ohio State were victorious, as the score was 38-36 at the break.

Ohio State had a 36-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Ohio State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Indiana. Northwestern will aim to get back on the winning track at Michigan State.