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Kent State Golden Flashes vs Akron Zips Recap - Kent State Wins 66-64
Sincere Carry scored 19 points leading Kent State to a 66-64 victory over Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday.
Bettors who backed Kent State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Kent State got 15 points from Giovanni Santiago and another 12 points from Malique Jacobs. Malique Jacobs contributed 3 assists, while Malique Jacobs cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Akron got 21 points from Enrique Freeman in a losing cause and another 11 points from Ali Ali. Greg Tribble contributed 4 assists for them, while Enrique Freeman had 13 rebounds.
Kent State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Akron had a 26-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Kent State heads into a battle against Toledo. Akron, meanwhile, will have their next action against Western Michigan.