| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OHIO | 15 | 37 | 52 |
| KENT | 45 | 30 | 75 |
Santiago scores 14 to lead Kent St. past Ohio 75-52
KENT, Ohio -- — Giovanni Santiago came off the bench to score 14 points to carry Kent State to a 75-52 win over Ohio on Friday night, the Golden Flashes' eighth straight victory.
Malique Jacobs also had 14 points to go with nine rebounds for Kent State (17-9, 12-4 Mid-American Conference). Sincere Carry added 12 points and seven assists. Justyn Hamilton had 10 points and eight rebounds.
The Bobcats' 23.1 field goal percentage represented the worst mark by a Kent State opponent this season.
Kent State dominated the first half and led 45-15 at the break. The Bobcats' 15 first-half points were a season low.
Jason Carter had 12 points for the Bobcats (22-5, 13-3). Ben Vander Plas added 10 points and eight rebounds. Mark Sears had 10 points.
The Golden Flashes evened the season series against the Bobcats. Ohio defeated Kent State 80-72 on Jan. 7.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Steve Honacki
- John Floyd
- Michael Griffin
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
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