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Gulf Coast Showcase - Kent State Falls 80-77 Against South Dakota - Game Recap
South Dakota got 17 points from Matt Mooney en route to a 80-77 victory over Kent State on Monday at Germain Arena.
Bettors who backed South Dakota were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks.
Tyler Flack had 12 points for South Dakota and Carlton Hurst chipped in with 11 points. Trey Dickerson had 7 assists for them, while Carlton Hurst was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Kent State got 19 points from Deon Edwin in a losing cause and another 19 points from Jaylin Walker. Deon Edwin contributed 5 assists for them, while Deon Edwin had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Kent State were victorious, as the score was 44-43 at the break.
South Dakota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-33.
South Dakota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Montana. Kent State will aim to get back on the winning track at Northeastern.