The 2024 Myrtle Beach Invitational is in full swing as the Ohio Bobcats (1-4) gear up to face off against the Portland Pilots (2-3) on Friday morning. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from their first games in the tournament which resulted in losses. The Bobcats fell to MTSU in overtime, extending their losing streak to three games, while Portland was defeated by South Florida.
This matchup marks the third meeting between these two teams, with Ohio holding a 2-0 advantage over the Pilots. The game is set to tip off at 11:30 a.m. ET at HTC Center, with the Bobcats being favored by 7.5 points in the latest odds. The over/under for total points scored is set at 149.
Senior guard Vukasin Masic leads Portland with his all-around skills in the backcourt, while freshman forward Austin Rapp provides an offensive threat. On the other side, sophomore guard AJ Brown and senior forward AJ Clayton spearhead Ohio’s attack.
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