Jacobs scores 17 as Kent St. knocks off Bowling Green 87-64

Published Feb. 7, 2023 9:57 p.m. ET

Associated Press

KENT, Ohio (AP) — Malique Jacobs scored 17 points as Kent State beat Bowling Green 87-64 on Tuesday night.

Jacobs also had six rebounds, seven assists, and seven steals for the Golden Flashes (19-5, 9-2 Mid-American Conference). Chris Payton added 14 points shooting 6 of 6, grabbed six rebounds blocked three shots. Cli'Ron Hornbeak recorded 14 points and was 5 of 7 shooting and 4 of 6 from the free throw line.

The Falcons (10-14, 4-7) were led in scoring by Kaden Metheny, who finished with 19 points. Leon Ayers III added 13 points for Bowling Green.

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Kent State plays Friday against Buffalo on the road, while Bowling Green visits Ball State on Saturday.

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