1 | 2 | T | |
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EMU | 25 | 29 | 54 |
KENT | 41 | 40 | 81 |
Carry sparks Kent State past Eastern Michigan, 81-54
KENT, Ohio -- — Sincere Carry's 17 points helped Kent State defeat Eastern Michigan 81-54 on Friday night.
Carry had six assists for the Golden Flashes (22-5, 12-2 Mid-American Conference). Malique Jacobs added 13 points while shooting 5 of 7 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line, and he also had five rebounds and three steals. Julius Rollins was 4 of 6 shooting, including 1 for 3 from distance, and went 4 for 5 from the line to finish with 13 points.
Emoni Bates led the Eagles (6-21, 3-11) in scoring, finishing with 15 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks. Eastern Michigan also got nine points from Kevin-David Rice. In addition, Orlando Lovejoy finished with seven points.
Kent State took the lead with 19:47 remaining in the first half and did not give it up. Carry led his team in scoring with 12 points in the first half to help put them up 41-25 at the break. Kent State pulled away with a 9-0 run in the second half to extend a 17-point lead to 26 points. They outscored Eastern Michigan by 11 points in the final half, as Jacobs led the way with a team-high eight second-half points.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Tuesday. Kent State visits Ball State while Eastern Michigan hosts Western Michigan.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Geoff Vejsicky
- Tony Meeks
- Scott Siville
2023-24 Mid-American Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Toledo | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
Akron | 13-5 | 1 | 24-11 |
Ohio | 13-5 | 1 | 20-13 |
Central Michigan | 12-6 | 2 | 18-14 |
Bowling Green | 10-8 | 4 | 20-14 |
Miami (OH) | 9-9 | 5 | 15-17 |
Western Michigan | 9-9 | 5 | 12-20 |
Kent State | 8-10 | 6 | 17-17 |
Ball State | 7-11 | 7 | 15-16 |
Eastern Michigan | 6-12 | 8 | 13-18 |
Northern Illinois | 5-13 | 9 | 11-20 |
Buffalo | 2-16 | 12 | 4-27 |