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'Composed' Kent State Holds Off Ohio in MAC Tournament Quarterfinal

On Thursday night in Cleveland, Kent State defeated Ohio 86-75 in the MAC quarterfinals, led by Delrecco Gillespie's 27 points.
Delrecco Gillespie's layup at 18:28 gave Kent State the lead for good after they led 40-38 at halftime.
Morgan Safford scored 24 points and added six rebounds, while Kent State recorded 16 assists compared to Ohio's 11 with Jackson Paveletzke providing seven assists.
Kent State advances to face No. 2 seed Akron in the MAC semifinals Friday, improving to 23-8 overall and 14-4 in MAC play.
Rebound totals showed Ohio with 33, including seven for Hadaway and Breath, while Gillespie grabbed eight for Kent State in the late-game stretch.

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The Athens Messenger

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Ohio’s season comes to an untimely end with 86-75 defeat to No. 3 Kent State in opening MAC Tournament action

CLEVELAND — For nearly every mid-major, your entire season is defined by your run in the conference tournament.

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'Composed' Kent State holds off Ohio in MAC Tournament quarterfinal

Kent State's MAC Tournament quarterfinal win over Ohio sets up a third meeting with rival Akron this season.

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Gillespie puts up 27 as Kent State beats Ohio 86-75 in Mid-American Conference Tournament

Led by Delrecco Gillespie's 27 points, the No. 3 seed Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the sixth-seeded Ohio Bobcats 86-75 in the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.

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Cleveland 19 News

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Kent State Holds Off Ohio

Flashes to face Akron in MAC Semis

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Kent State 86, Ohio 75

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No. 6 Ohio Men’s Basketball Falls to No. 3 Kent State in MAC Tournament Quarterfinals - Ohio University

CLEVELAND – The sixth-seeded Ohio men's basketball (15-17) season ended on Thursday night (March 12), falling to No. 3 Kent State (24-8), 86-75, in the Mid-American Conference Quarterfinals inside Rocket Arena.

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