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Recap - Kent State Defeats Ball State 86-65
Kent State blew out Ball State on Friday, running up the score in a 86-65 win at Memorial A & C Center.
Bettors who backed Kent State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.0 at sportsbooks.
Sincere Carry had 18 points for Kent State and Chris Payton chipped in with 16 points. Malique Jacobs had 5 assists for them, while Cli'Ron Hornbeak was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Ball State got a 11-point performance from Basheer Jihad, who was supported by 11 points from Jaylin Sellers. Demarius Jacobs had 3 assists in a losing cause for Ball State, while Demarius Jacobs grabbed 8 rebounds.
Kent State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Kent State had a 35-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Kent State heads into a battle against Northern Illinois. Ball State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Buffalo.