Athens, OH – The University of Maine basketball team was defeated at Ohio on Wednesday night, 79-57.
 
After a close battle through the opening eight minutes, Ohio was able to string together a 9-0 run to make it 23-12 with just under seven minutes to go in the opening half.
 
Ohio maintained their double-digit lead as they went into halftime up 15 at 38-23.
 
Logan Carey had six points and a pair of rebounds in the first half.
 
Amare Allen had five points off the bench in five minutes of action.
 
Ohio maintained their double-digit lead through the second half, ultimately coming away with the victory, 79-57.
 
Notes:

• Keelan Steele had a team-high 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
• Carey made it three-straight games with double-digit scoring as he had 10 points on 50% shooting from the field.
• Maine forced 11 turnovers and held Ohio to 46.5% shooting from the field.

 
The Black Bears (0-10) head to Miami (OH) for their next contest on Saturday, Dec. 6. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 PM.
 
-UMaine-