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Safford Has 18 in Kent State's 72-57 Win over Ohio
Kent State out-rebounded Ohio 51-31 and recorded three double-doubles, including Morgan Safford's 18 points and 10 rebounds, to secure a 72-57 victory.
- At the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center, Kent State used a dominant second-half to beat Ohio 72-57 on Tuesday before 1,571 fans.
- After halftime, the Flashes found their rhythm, shooting 45.83% in the second half and out-rebounding Ohio 51-31, including 17 offensive rebounds.
- Kent State's trio of double-doubles powered the inside game as Morgan Safford scored 18 points, Cian Medley hit a go-ahead 3, and Gillespie and Entenmann made crucial free throws.
- The win moved Kent State to 16-5, 7-2 in the Mid-American Conference while Ohio Bobcats fell to 11-11, 5-5, with Aidan Hadaway leading with 13 points.
- After a 48-48 tie with 7:35 remaining, Kent State pulled away with a 10-1 run and converted 26 of 35 free throws, signaling momentum for upcoming Mid-American Conference matchups.
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Kent State and Ohio Square Off Tuesday Night in the M.A.C. Center - Kent State Golden Flashes
KENT – Kent State Men's Basketball (15-5, 6-2 MAC) seeks to tally their seventh MAC win of the 2025-2026 season on Tuesday night when they take on the Bobcats of Ohio University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. inside the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes will try to defeat OU for the second straight meeting dating back to last season. Meanwhile, Kent State is coming off a challenging week with a pair of overtime games. The Golden Flashes most recen…
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