Julian Mavunga hit two free throws with 3 seconds left as Miami (Ohio) held off a late surge by Kent State for a 62-60 Mid-American Conference victory Tuesday night, snapping a two-game losing streak and splitting the season series.
Mavunga finished with 17 points and eight rebounds and Quinten Rollins had 18 points for the RedHawks (9-17, 5-8), who led by 10 early and 27-22 at halftime.
Miami held a 49-37 advantage with 9:34 remaining, but the Golden Flashes tied it at 58 with 1:17 left on a Justin Greene jumper.
After Rollins and Greene traded baskets, making it 60-60, Mavunga hit his foul shots and Kent State couldn't get off a quality last-second shot.
Randal Holt's 15 points led the Golden Flashes (19-8, 9-4), who had a 33-25 rebounding advantage.
Kent State, which has lost two straight after a seven-game winning streak, defeated Miami 71-67 on Jan. 11.
