Late Spark Gets Flashes Past Ohio University

Athens, Ohio – The Kent State men’s basketball team (14-3, 4-0 MAC) remains the only undefeated team in the Mid-American Conference with their 70-65 win against Ohio University. The Flashes’ win tonight is their eighth straight win. The Flashes are off to their best start in conference play since the 2004-05 season. 

In a game that had nine lead changes and four ties, the Flashes were able to get by with the help of seniors Miryne Thomas and Malique Jacobs. Thomas was just shy of a double-double with 17 points, a team-high 9 boards, and four steals. This is the second game in a row Thomas has led the team offensively. Jacobs followed recording 17 points and a team-high six assists. Both Sincere Carry and Giovanni Santiago chipped in 11 points each.  

It was not an easy win for the Flashes, Bobcat’s forward Dwight Wilson pouring in 21 points in the first half giving them a 31-30 lead. The Flashes were struggling with fouls in a game where there was no room for error. Both teams traded baskets, but at the end of the half, Ohio shot 40 percent from the field while the Flashes were only shooting 31 percent.

The Flashes held the leading scorer of the game, Dwight Wilson, to only six points in the second half. The Flashes opened the second half with five-straight points to take a 35-31 lead. After back-to-back threes from the Bobcats, the Flashes answered, sparking a 9-0 run that gave the Flashes a seven-point lead with 12 minutes remaining in the game. 

The Flashes came out on top after the Bobcats were unable to capitalize on a contested three with two seconds to go. Miryne Thomas sealed the victory with two free throws giving the Flashes the 70-65 win. 

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Next up, the Golden Flashes travel to Eastern Michigan on Jan.17. Tip-off time is set for 7:00 p.m.

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