Santiago's 21 lead Kent State over Central Michigan 79-73 in OT

Published Mar. 2, 2024 7:05 p.m. ET

Associated Press

KENT, Ohio (AP) — Giovanni Santiago scored 21 points as Kent State beat Central Michigan 79-73 in overtime on Saturday night.

Santiago added five rebounds for the Golden Flashes (15-14, 8-8 Mid-American Conference). Jalen Sullinger scored 16 points, shooting 6 for 16, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc. Tyem Freeman had 13 points and was 4 of 8 shooting (3 for 4 from 3-point range).

Jemal Davis and Paul McMillan IV led the way for the Chippewas (16-13, 10-6) with 16 points each. Anthony Pritchard had 14 points and five assists.

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