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Kent State Defeats Northern Illinois 63-55 - Recap
Sincere Carry scored 22 points leading Kent State to a 63-55 victory over Northern Illinois at Convocation Center on Tuesday.
Bettors who backed Kent State were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -8.5.
Malique Jacobs had 12 points for Kent State and Justyn Hamilton chipped in with 11 points. Sincere Carry had 6 assists for them, while Malique Jacobs was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Northern Illinois got a 16-point performance from Keshawn Williams, who was supported by 14 points from Chinedu Kingsley Okanu. Trendon Hankerson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Northern Illinois, while Adong Makuoi grabbed 6 rebounds.
Kent State led at halftime, 32-26.
Kent State had a 32-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Kent State heads into a battle against Buffalo. Northern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Ohio.