| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | 26 | 35 | 61 |
| OHIO | 31 | 42 | 73 |
Preston scores 21 to lift Ohio over Western Michigan 73-61
ATHENS, Ohio -- Jason Preston had 21 points and 11 rebounds as Ohio defeated Western Michigan 73-61 on Tuesday night.
Ben Vander Plas had 19 points and nine rebounds for Ohio (12-12, 4-7 Mid-American Conference). Jordan Dartis added 15 points and six steals.
Michael Flowers had 21 points for the Broncos (11-13, 4-7). Rafael Cruz Jr. added 10 points.
The Bobcats evened the season series against the Broncos with the win. Western Michigan defeated Ohio 77-65 on Jan. 4. Ohio plays Kent State on the road on Saturday. Western Michigan plays Eastern Michigan on the road on Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Terry Wymer
- Brent Hampton
- Deldre Carr
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
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