ATHENS, Ohio – Kent State took excellent care of the basketball in building a six-point halftime lead but live-ball turnovers that allowed host Ohio to have transition scoring opportunities over the final 20 minutes resulted in a 63-57 setback on Saturday at Convocation Center.
The Golden Flashes (12-9, 5-5 MAC) are the first Mid-American Conference team to hold the East Division-leading Bobcats below 70 points. Syracuse and Butler are the only opponents that Ohio has made fewer field goals against all season.
Kent State shot 17-of-34 in the first half to lead 37-31 at the break.