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Sun Bowl Tournament - Kent State Downs UTEP 47-46 - Match Report
Kent State got 15 points from Sincere Carry as they ran past UTEP 47-46 on Thursday at Don Haskins Center.
Kent State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -6.5-point spread.
Miryne Thomas had 8 points for Kent State and Cli'Ron Hornbeak chipped in with 6 points. Sincere Carry had 3 assists for them, while Sincere Carry was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
UTEP got a 11-point performance from Tae Hardy, who was supported by 10 points from Shamar Givance. Calvin Solomon had 3 assists in a losing cause for UTEP, while Otis Frazier III grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Kent State were victorious, as the score was 25-23 at the break.
UTEP had a 41-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Kent State takes its act home to face Western Michigan looking for another win. For UTEP, they head on the road to face UAB.