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Kent State Falls 94-83 to Western Michigan - Recap

Western Michigan grabbed a 94-83 win over Kent State on Tuesday, behind a 18-point effort from Markhi Strickland at Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center.

Western Michigan was an underdog by +13.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

JaVaughn Hannah had 17 points for Western Michigan and Chansey Willis Jr chipped in with 16 points. Chansey Willis Jr had 7 assists for them, while Max Burton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Kent State got 32 points from Jalen Sullinger in a losing cause and another 17 points from Cli'Ron Hornbeak. Cian Medley contributed 9 assists for them, while Delrecco Gillespie had 9 rebounds.

Western Michigan led at halftime, 46-41.

Western Michigan won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-25.

Western Michigan heads into a battle against Buffalo. Kent State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami-Ohio.