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Kent State vs Ball State Final: 82-69 - Recap
Kent State earned a 82-69 victory over Ball State on Tuesday, getting 20 points from Chris Payton Jr. at Memorial A & C Center.
Bettors who backed Kent State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -11.0 at sportsbooks.
Kent State got 14 points from VonCameron Davis and another 13 points from Tyem Freeman. Giovanni Santiago contributed 5 assists, while VonCameron Davis cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Ball State got 23 points from Basheer Jihad in a losing cause and another 14 points from Davion Bailey. Jalin Anderson contributed 5 assists for them, while Jalin Anderson had 7 rebounds.
Kent State led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Kent State had a 31-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Kent State heads into a battle against Eastern Michigan. Ball State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Central Michigan.