Dennis scored 29 points; Toledo holds off Miami (OH) 81-78

Published Jan. 31, 2023 10:35 p.m. ET

Associated Press

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Rayj Dennis had 29 points in Toledo's 81-78 victory against Miami (OH) on Tuesday night.

Dennis added six assists for the Rockets (16-6, 7-2 Mid-American Conference). JT Shumate scored 19 points and added six rebounds. Setric Millner Jr. recorded 12 points and was 5 of 12 shooting, including 1 for 4 from distance, and went 1 for 3 from the line. The Rockets picked up their sixth straight win.

Morgan Safford finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals for the RedHawks (7-15, 1-8). Miami (OH) also got 18 points from Anderson Mirambeaux. In addition, Mekhi Lairy had 16 points, nine rebounds and four assists. The loss was the RedHawks' sixth straight.

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Both teams next play Saturday. Toledo hosts Central Michigan while Miami (OH) visits Ohio.

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