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Kent State Downs Cornell 110-102 - Match Report
Morgan Safford went off for 34 points and added 5 rebounds leading Kent State to a 110-102 win over Cornell on Friday at Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center.
Bettors who backed Kent State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -6.0 at sportsbooks.
Kent State got 15 points from Delrecco Gillespie and another 12 points from Cian Medley. Omer Hamama contributed 10 assists, while Delrecco Gillespie cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Cornell got a 34-point performance from Cooper Noard, who was supported by 29 points from Adam Hinton. Jacob Beccles had 7 assists in a losing cause for Cornell, while DJ Nix grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Kent State were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Kent State as they grabbed 27 boards, while Cornell only had 25
Kent State heads into a battle against UNC Wilmington. Cornell, meanwhile, will have their next action against Illinois State.