Kent State University
2-1,0-0MAC
Fresno State
1-1,0-0Mountain West
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno St. | 22 | 47 | 69 |
| Kent St. | 31 | 48 | 79 |
Flashes Conclude Three-Game Home Stretch With a Victory Against Fresno State
11/11/2023 10:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Kent, OH - The Flashes ended their three-game home stand with a 79-69 victory over Fresno State inside the M.A.C. Center.
The Flashes started the first half off strong with junior guard Jalen Sullinger hitting a three-pointer right out of the gate. Afterward, Reggie Bass and VonCameron Davis each scored two additional three-pointers. Chris Payton Jr. did not go unnoticed with his electrifying dunk after capitalizing off a turnover from Fresno State. However, the Bulldogs answered back with the help of guard Xavier DuSell knocking down threes, going four for seven from the three-point line. Neither team seemed to get ahead in the first half with eight lead changes and two ties. The Flashes took control of the game concluding the first half on top 31-22.
The Flashes came out ready to battle in the second half. Jalen Sullinger ended the night with 17 points and two assists while his teammate Payton Jr. concluded the evening with 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Rollins made a name for himself tonight with eight points and two rebounds, contributing to the Flashes' 79 points with two three-point shots.
As the final minutes of the game began to wind down, the Flashes pulled away from the Bulldogs with a final score of 79-69.
Coach Rob Senderoff was pleased with the win and expressed that "The crazy event that took place Thursday night was vital to how we responded tonight and moving forward. There will be ups and downs but to see the team respond how they did tonight speaks more on our team than what happened Thursday night."
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