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MAC Tournament - Northern Illinois Falls 76-57 to Kent State - Recap
Kent State earned a 76-57 victory over Northern Illinois on Thursday, getting 19 points from Malique Jacobs at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Kent State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -13.5 at sportsbooks.
Cli'Ron Hornbeak had 16 points for Kent State and Sincere Carry chipped in with 13 points. Sincere Carry had 6 assists for them, while Miryne Thomas was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Northern Illinois got 13 points from Zarique Nutter in a losing cause and another 10 points from Anthony Crump. Kaleb Thornton contributed 6 assists for them, while Harvin Ibarguen had 11 rebounds.
Kent State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Kent State had a 39-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.