ncaab Game Recap
Eastern Michigan Defeats Kent State 95-61 - Recap
Kent State was run off the court by Eastern Michigan on Saturday as they blasted them 95-61 at EMU Convocation Center.
Eastern Michigan won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.0-point spread as favorites.
Elijah Minnie had 22 points for Eastern Michigan and James Thompson IV chipped in with 18 points. Paul Jackson had 7 assists for them, while Boubacar Toure was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Kent State got 14 points from Jaylin Walker in a losing cause and another 13 points from Philip Whittington. Jaylin Walker contributed 4 assists for them, while Philip Whittington had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Eastern Michigan were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Eastern Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-24.
Next game, Eastern Michigan takes its act on the road to face Akron looking for another win. For Kent State, they head on the road to face Ohio.