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Kent State Defeats Ohio 89-79 - Recap
Danny Pippen scored 22 points leading Kent State to a 89-79 victory over Ohio at Convocation Center on Saturday.
Kent State was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.5-point spread as an underdog.
Tervell Beck had 18 points for Kent State and Mike Nuga chipped in with 16 points. Giovanni Santiago had 6 assists for them, while Mike Nuga was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Ohio got 24 points from Ben Vander Plas in a losing cause and another 23 points from Jason Preston. Jason Preston contributed 10 assists for them, while Dwight Wilson III had 6 rebounds.
Kent State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Kent State had a 39-20 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Kent State heads into a battle against Buffalo. Ohio, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern Illinois.