GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Kellon Thomas dribbled around the top of the key, cut into the lane and hit a go-ahead floater with 21 seconds left to give Kent State a 61-60 victory over North Carolina A&T on Wednesday.
NC A&T took a 60-59 lead with 1:21 left on two free throws by Ahmad Abdullah.
After Thomas' key basket, Abdullah missed a contested jumper with four seconds left and Kent State ran down the loose ball as time expired.
Thomas finished with 14 points for Kent State (8-4). Xavier Pollard added 11 points and Jimmy Hall had 10.