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Indiana Falls 80-69 Against Ohio State - Game Recap
Malaki Branham went off for 27 points and added 5 rebounds leading Ohio State over Indiana, 80-69, on Monday at Value City Arena.
Ohio State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites.
Ohio State got 16 points from E.J. Liddell and another 10 points from Eugene Brown III. Malaki Branham contributed 3 assists, while E.J. Liddell cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Indiana got 16 points from Xavier Johnson in a losing cause and another 13 points from Race Thompson. Xavier Johnson contributed 4 assists for them, while Race Thompson had 9 rebounds.
Ohio State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Indiana had a 33-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Ohio State heads into a battle against Illinois. Indiana, meanwhile, will have their next action against Maryland.