COLLEGE BASKETBALL

UT men avenge earlier loss against Ohio

Toledo's freshman guard Jonathan Williams (20) goes in for a jump shot during the first half.

The University of Toledo avenged an earlier loss to Ohio tonight, winning 82-76 at home.

The win, combined with Akron's loss at Western Michigan, moves the Rockets (21-3, 9-2) into sole possession of first place in the Mid-American Conference standings.

Rian Pearson led UT with 29 points, and Julius Brown had 17.