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Ohio (7-6, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) started the new year 1-0 with a 57-55 victory over Central Michigan (6-7, 0-1 MAC) to kick off conference play. The game featured a preseason All-MAC First Team selectee on both sides, including the preseason MAC Player of the Year, senior Anthony Pritchard, for the Chippewas.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) AJ Brown had 14 points in Ohio's 57-55 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday night. Brown shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 4 from the free-throw line for the Bobcats (7-6 ...

Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -4.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Central Michigan plays Ohio in a matchup of MAC teams. The Chippewas are 3-1 in home games.

Central Michigan is now 0-2 in the MAC and 6-8 overall. CMU fell to Ohio University 57-55 in its MAC opener Sunday. Tuesday’s game marked the 56th meeting between Akron and Central Michigan. The Zips hold a 41-15 advantage against CMU and have won the past eight home games.

Toledo, Ohio is basically the DMZ of the state with the city having split loyalties between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes. The maize and blue tend to have more luck securing top talent from that city than from others within the Buckeye State.

It's the first time in the BCS or CFB Playoff era that two Midwest teams have met for it all. A look at the Michigan ties for Notre Dame and Ohio State:

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — AJ Brown had 14 points in Ohio’s 57-55 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday night. Brown shot 4 of 9 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range ...

Ohio Bobcats (6-6) at Central Michigan Chippewas (6-6) Mount Pleasant, Michigan; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bobcats -4.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Central Michigan plays ...