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Ohio State Downs Nebraska 87-79 - Match Report
Ohio State got a 35-point performance from Malaki Branham as Ohio State handed Nebraska a 87-79 defeat on Sunday at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Ohio State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -9.5-point spread.
Jamari Wheeler had 16 points for Ohio State and E.J. Liddell chipped in with 10 points. E.J. Liddell had 5 assists for them, while Zed Key was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Nebraska got a 18-point performance from Bryce McGowens, who was supported by 15 points from Derrick Walker. Alonzo Verge Jr. had 4 assists in a losing cause for Nebraska, while Derrick Walker grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Ohio State were victorious, as the score was 34-33 at the break.
Ohio State had a 41-31 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. Nebraska will aim to get back on the winning track at Michigan State.