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Kent State Defeats Miami-Ohio 64-51 - Recap
Tervell Beck scored 19 points leading Kent State to a 64-51 victory over Miami-Ohio at John D. Millett Hall on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Kent State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.5 at sportsbooks.
Danny Pippen had 15 points for Kent State and Justyn Hamilton chipped in with 14 points. Malique Jacobs had 4 assists for them, while Tervell Beck was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Miami-Ohio got 14 points from Myja White in a losing cause and another 11 points from James Beck. Mekhi Lairy contributed 5 assists for them, while Precious Ayah had 6 rebounds.
Kent State led at halftime, 36-30.
Kent State had a 43-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Kent State takes its act home to face Ohio looking for another win. For Miami-Ohio, they head on the road to face Bowling Green.