Ohio forward Wadly Mompremier goes up for a point against Western Michigan guard Kellen McCormick in the Convocation Center on Jan. 19.
It was almost a complete and utter collapse.
Ohio nearly blew a 22-point lead on the road against Toledo, but outlasted the Rockets’ comeback Tuesday night behind 22 points from forward Kenny Kaminski and 17 assists from guard Jaaron Simmons to win, 81-79. The win gave Ohio its first road win in the Mid-American Conference this season.
“We were tired of folding,” Simmons said. “I’m at a loss for words, this was our first true road win.