ncaab Game Recap
Kent State Defeats Arkansas State 76-75 - Recap
Arkansas State was scorched by Jalen Sullinger for 27 points as Kent State defeated them 76-75 in NCAA action on Saturday.
The match was decisive in favor of Kent State, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Marquis Barnett had 14 points for Kent State and Delrecco Gillespie chipped in with 12 points. Cian Medley had 4 assists for them, while Delrecco Gillespie was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Arkansas State got 20 points from Joseph Pinion in a losing cause and another 17 points from Taryn Todd. Taryn Todd contributed 5 assists for them, while Izaiyah Nelson had 7 rebounds.
Kent State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Arkansas State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-29.
Kent State heads into a battle against Central Michigan. Arkansas State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southern Mississippi.