Roberts scores 21 to lead Kent St. over Towson 84-80 in OT
TOWSON, Md. -- Anthony Roberts had a career-high 21 points, including a driving layup late in overtime as Kent State narrowly defeated Towson 84-80 on Monday night.
Danny Pippen had 17 points and five blocks for Kent State (2-0). Troy Simons added 16 points. Philip Whittington had 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Golden Flashes.
Kent State opened overtime with two steals -- the first by Whittington, led to a Pippen dunk. Pippen drained a 3-pointer from the left side, boosting the lead to 77-72.
Brian Fobbs had 20 points and eight rebounds for the Tigers (2-1). Jason Gibson added 18 points. Dennis Tunstall had 12 points.
Allen Bertand pulled the Tigers to 77-75 with free throws at 1:06, but Roberts responded right away for Kent State with a layup.
The game was intense as regulation ended at 72-72 with 15 lead changes and seven ties.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- D.J. Carstensen
- Tim Stewart
- Tony Meeks
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Kent State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Akron | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Ball State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Ohio | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Toledo | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
2024-25 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Campbell | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Charleston | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Drexel | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Hampton | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Hofstra | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
North Carolina A&T | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Northeastern | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
UNC Wilmington | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
William & Mary | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
Delaware | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Elon | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Monmouth | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Stony Brook | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Towson | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |