Kent State fends off Bronco challenges
CLEVELAND, OH -- Senior guard Marquis Barnett scored 18 points to lead third-seeded Kent State past Western Michigan 73-66 Thursday at Rocket Arena.
With their win, the Flashes advance to Friday's semifinal matchup against No. 2 seeded Miami. The RedHawks defeated Eastern Michigan in Game Three earlier Thursday.
It was the third staight win and fourth in five games for KSU.
KSU and WMU were tied at 16 midway through the first half. Barnett's jumper at 9:38 moved Kent State in front and the Flashes quickly expanded their lead to 18 points (43-25) by intermission.
Western Michigan battled back and . . .
With their win, the Flashes advance to Friday's semifinal matchup against No. 2 seeded Miami. The RedHawks defeated Eastern Michigan in Game Three earlier Thursday.
It was the third staight win and fourth in five games for KSU.
KSU and WMU were tied at 16 midway through the first half. Barnett's jumper at 9:38 moved Kent State in front and the Flashes quickly expanded their lead to 18 points (43-25) by intermission.
Western Michigan battled back and . . .
. . . pulled within two (55-53) on a trey by Owen Lobsinger at 9:22.
Jalen Sullinger's 3-pointer at 6:52 capped a 10-0 run for KSU, but the Broncos put together one more rally. Chaunsey Willis Jr's layup with 54 seconds left brought WMU with three (69-66). However, KSU scored the game's last four points.
Joining Barnett in double figures for Kent State were Sullinger (13), Cian Medley (13) and Delrecco Gillespie (10 points, 10 rebounds).
Lobsinger topped Western Michigan with 16 points, followed by Willis Jr and Donovan Williams with 12 apiece.
Jalen Sullinger's 3-pointer at 6:52 capped a 10-0 run for KSU, but the Broncos put together one more rally. Chaunsey Willis Jr's layup with 54 seconds left brought WMU with three (69-66). However, KSU scored the game's last four points.
Joining Barnett in double figures for Kent State were Sullinger (13), Cian Medley (13) and Delrecco Gillespie (10 points, 10 rebounds).
Lobsinger topped Western Michigan with 16 points, followed by Willis Jr and Donovan Williams with 12 apiece.
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