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Recap - Central Michigan Defeats Miami-Ohio 68-56

Central Michigan grabbed a 68-56 win over Miami-Ohio on Tuesday, behind a 19-point effort from Jesse Zarzuela at McGuirk Arena.

Central Michigan was a favorite by -2.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Central Michigan got 16 points from Brian Taylor and another 13 points from Markus Harding. Reggie Bass contributed 2 assists, while Markus Harding cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Miami-Ohio got a 20-point performance from Morgan Safford, who was supported by 18 points from Anderson Mirambeaux. Mekhi Lairy had 6 assists in a losing cause for Miami-Ohio, while Anderson Mirambeaux grabbed 11 rebounds.

Central Michigan trailed at halftime, 29-27.

Central Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-31.

Central Michigan heads into a battle against Eastern Michigan. Miami-Ohio, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kent State.