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Kent State Downs Detroit 80-66 - Match Report

Kent State got 23 points from Danny Pippen en route to a 80-66 victory over Detroit on Tuesday at Calihan Hall.

Bettors who backed Kent State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks.

Mike Nuga had 15 points for Kent State and Gabe O'Neal chipped in with 12 points. Mike Nuga had 4 assists for them, while Justyn Hamilton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.

Detroit got 21 points from Antoine Davis in a losing cause and another 15 points from Dwayne Rose Jr.. Antoine Davis contributed 4 assists for them, while Matt Johnson had 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Kent State were victorious, as the score was 38-29 at the break.

Kent State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-27.

Next game, Kent State takes its act home to face Gannon looking for another win. For Detroit, they head on the road to face Western Michigan.