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Kent State Defeats Cleveland State 81-59 - Recap
Kent State blew out Cleveland State on Saturday, running up the score in a 81-59 win at Memorial A & C Center.
Bettors who backed Kent State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -18.5 at sportsbooks.
Antonio Williams had 19 points for Kent State and Philip Whittington chipped in with 14 points. Troy Simons had 3 assists for them, while Mitch Peterson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Cleveland State got 14 points from Algevon Eichelberger in a losing cause and another 13 points from Tre Gomillion. Craig Beaudion contributed 4 assists for them, while Algevon Eichelberger had 8 rebounds.
Kent State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Cleveland State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-29.
Kent State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UC Irvine. Cleveland State will aim to get back on the winning track at Bowling Green.