Kent State defeats Youngstown State 71-58

Kent State defeats Youngstown State 71-58

Published Dec. 21, 2010 8:59 p.m. ET

KENT, Ohio (AP) -- Justin Greene, who scored in double figures for the 14th straight game, had 21 points and 10 rebounds to lead Kent State to a 71-58 win over Youngstown State on Tuesday night.

The Golden Flashes (9-3) won their 15th consecutive game at home and beat Youngstown State for the fourth time in a row and the ninth time in the past 11 games in the series.

The Penguins led by 12 points in the first half but Kent State rallied to take the lead for good at 51-50 with 7:55 to play in the game. The Golden Flashes went on a 20-6 run over the next six minutes to put the game out of reach at 71-56 with 1:04 to play.

Rodriquez Sherman added 20 points and Michael Porrini had 11 for the Golden Flashes.

Vytas Sulskis scored 22 points and Kendrick Perry added 13 for the Penguins (5-6), who have lost five of their last six games.

Updated December 21, 2010

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