KENT, Ohio (AP) — Tyler Cochran's 21 points helped Toledo defeat Kent State 89-75 on Tuesday night.
Cochran added six rebounds for the Rockets (9-6, 3-0 Mid-American Conference). Javan Simmons shot 6 of 7 from the field and 3 for 6 from the line to add 15 points. Ra'Heim Moss had 13 points and shot 3 of 6 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line.
Jalen Sullinger led the way for the Golden Flashes (8-7, 1-2) with 21 points and four assists. Chris Payton added 15 points, six rebounds and three blocks for Kent State. VonCameron Davis also recorded 14 points and two steals.
Toledo took the lead with 6:50 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Cochran led his team in scoring with 11 points in the first half to help put them up 43-29 at the break. Toledo extended its lead to 63-40 during the second half, fueled by a 12-0 scoring run. Andre Lorentsson scored a team-high 10 points in the second half as his team closed out the win.
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