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Balanced attack lifts Flashes over Cleveland State Vikings in 72-62 victory

Kent State junior guard Jalen Avery goes for a pass against Cleveland State Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. The Flashes pulled out a 72-62 win.

Kayla McMillen

The Kent State men's basketball team needed role players to step up Saturday night, as leading scorer Jaylin Walker (17.7 ppg) was sidelined for the second straight game with an ankle injury.

The Flashes’ role players filled the extra minutes vacated by Walker, as four players scored in double digits and added lockdown defense to lead Kent State (5-3) over Cleveland State, 72-62.

Senior guard Kevin Zabo took full advantage of the opportunity.