Central Michigan Chippewas @ Kent State Golden Flashes
Santiago's 21 lead Kent State over Central Michigan 79-73 in OT
KENT, Ohio -- — Giovanni Santiago scored 21 points as Kent State beat Central Michigan 79-73 in overtime on Saturday night.
Santiago added five rebounds for the Golden Flashes (15-14, 8-8 Mid-American Conference). Jalen Sullinger scored 16 points, shooting 6 for 16, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc. Tyem Freeman had 13 points and was 4 of 8 shooting (3 for 4 from 3-point range).
Jemal Davis and Paul McMillan IV led the way for the Chippewas (16-13, 10-6) with 16 points each. Anthony Pritchard had 14 points and five assists.
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Game Information
Kent, OH
Referee:Ron Tyburski
Referee:Mike Pearson
Referee:Ed Phillips
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 4-0 | - | 16-0 |
| Buffalo | 3-0 | 0.5 | 13-2 |
| Kent State | 3-0 | 0.5 | 12-3 |
| Toledo | 3-0 | 0.5 | 9-6 |
| Ohio | 3-1 | 1 | 9-7 |
| Akron | 2-1 | 1.5 | 11-4 |
| Bowling Green | 2-2 | 2 | 11-5 |
| Eastern Michigan | 2-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-3 | 3 | 5-10 |
| Western Michigan | 0-3 | 3.5 | 6-9 |
| Ball State | 0-3 | 3.5 | 4-11 |
| Massachusetts | 0-4 | 4 | 9-7 |
| Central Michigan | 0-4 | 4 | 4-12 |
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