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Kent State Falls 73-59 Against Xavier - Game Recap
Paul Scruggs scored 23 points leading Xavier to a 73-59 victory over Kent State at Cintas Center on Friday.
Xavier was the ATS victor, as they covered the -8.5-point spread as a favorite.
Colby Jones had 19 points for Xavier and Jack Nunge chipped in with 11 points. Adam Kunkel had 4 assists for them, while Jerome Hunter was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Kent State got 18 points from Sincere Carry in a losing cause and another 13 points from Justyn Hamilton. Sincere Carry contributed 4 assists for them, while Malique Jacobs had 9 rebounds.
Xavier was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Xavier had a 43-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Xavier takes its act home to face Ohio State looking for another win. For Kent State, they head home to face Oberlin.