Kent State defeats Northern Illinois in MAC quarterfinals

CLEVELAND (AP) — Malique Jacobs had 19 points in Kent State's 76-57 win against Northern Illinois on Thursday night in the Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinals.

Jacobs also contributed three steals for the Golden Flashes (26-6). Cli'Ron Hornbeak scored 16 points and added nine rebounds. Sincere Carry added 13 points.

Zarigue Nutter finished with 13 points for the Huskies (13-18, 0-1). Northern Illinois also got 10 points from Anthony Crump as did David Coit.

Kent State led 31-18 at halftime.

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