Kent State edges Central Michigan 83-81

Kent State Golden Flashes held off Central Michigan Chippewas 83-81 on Tuesday at M.A.C. Center.

Kent State came back from 10 down after the first half. The second half made the difference: Kent State outscored Central Michigan 51-39.

Kent State shot 48% to 51% and won the boards 35-25.

For Kent State, Delrecco Gillespie (F): 17. For Central Michigan, Phat Phat Brooks (G): 20.

Kent State improves to 21-7. Central Michigan falls to 9-19.

Attendance: 2,124.

Written automatically from the box score. Every number comes straight from the game feed.