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Ohio State Falls 71-65 Against Xavier - Game Recap
Xavier got 14 points from Jack Nunge as they ran past Ohio State 71-65 on Thursday at Cintas Center.
Bettors who backed Xavier were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Xavier got 14 points from Paul Scruggs and another 12 points from Nate Johnson. Adam Kunkel contributed 4 assists, while Jack Nunge cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Ohio State got 17 points from E.J. Liddell in a losing cause and another 14 points from Meechie Johnson Jr.. Jamari Wheeler contributed 6 assists for them, while Eugene Brown III had 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Xavier were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Xavier won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-34.
Xavier heads into a battle against Norfolk State. Ohio State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seton Hall.