ncaab Game Recap
Kent State vs Eastern Michigan Final: 56-47 - Recap
Kent State got 17 points from Malique Jacobs en route to a 56-47 victory over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday at George Gervin GameAbove Center.
Bettors who backed Kent State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks.
Kent State got 11 points from Tervell Beck and another 11 points from Sincere Carry. Sincere Carry contributed 6 assists, while Sincere Carry cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Eastern Michigan got 20 points from Bryce McBride in a losing cause and another 9 points from Nathan Scott. Nathan Scott contributed 2 assists for them, while Mo Njie had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Kent State were victorious, as the score was 26-18 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Kent State as they grabbed 28 boards, while Eastern Michigan only had 25
Next game, Kent State takes its act on the road to face Buffalo looking for another win. For Eastern Michigan, they head on the road to face Akron.