NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) Jason Preston had a career-high 27 points and 14 rebounds and Ohio Bobcats beat Iona Gaels 81-72 on Wednesday night.

Preston had five assists and two seals. The only blemish on his state was seven turnovers Lunden McDay and Jordan Dartis each scored 13 points for Ohio (3-0). Ben Vander Plas had 12 points and five assists.

E.J. Crawford scored21 points for the Gaels (0-2), Asante Gist, 13 and Tajuan Agee 12 points.

Ohio plays Villanova on the road on Saturday.

Iona matches up against Stetson next Friday.

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