Whittington, Walker help Kent St. beat D-III Oberlin College
KENT, Ohio -- Philip Whittington had his sixth career double-double and Jaylin Walker scored 14 points to help Kent State beat D-III Oberlin College 71-48 on Monday.
Whittington, a junior transfer from South Carolina Upstate, finished with 18 points on 9-of-13 shooting and 11 rebounds. It was Walker's fewest points in a game this season. The senior, who missed the first five games of the season due to a suspension, came in averaging 25.4 points per game.
Walker scored seven points during a 15-5 run to open the second half that made it 40-25 after Jalen Avery's layup with 14:35 to play. Kent State led by double figures the rest of the way.
Eli Silverman led the Yeomen, who trailed just 25-20 at the break, with eight points.
Kent State (11-2) is off to its best start since winning 17 of its first 19 to open the 2002-03 season.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Greg Langsdorf
- Jesse Joseph
- Scott Siville
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 2-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Akron | 2-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Ohio | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Toledo | 2-0 | - | 8-6 |
| Kent State | 1-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Ball State | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 1-1 | 1 | 7-7 |
| Bowling Green | 1-1 | 1 | 6-8 |
| Central Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Buffalo | 0-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-2 | 2 | 4-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-2 | 2 | 3-11 |
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