Kent State takes on Central Michigan after Carry's 24-point game

Published Jan. 31, 2023 3:43 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Central Michigan Chippewas (8-13, 3-5 MAC) at Kent State Golden Flashes (17-4, 7-1 MAC)

Kent, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Kent State -18; over/under is 136.5

BOTTOM LINE: Kent State takes on the Central Michigan Chippewas after Sincere Carry scored 24 points in Kent State's 74-68 victory over the Buffalo Bulls.

The Golden Flashes are 10-0 in home games. Kent State ranks ninth in the MAC with 12.2 assists per game led by Carry averaging 4.9.

The Chippewas have gone 3-5 against MAC opponents. Central Michigan is 2-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

The Golden Flashes and Chippewas face off Tuesday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Carry is averaging 17.4 points, 4.9 assists and 1.7 steals for the Golden Flashes. Malique Jacobs is averaging 12 points, 3.2 assists and 2.9 steals over the past 10 games for Kent State.

Brian Taylor is averaging 13.9 points and 6.4 rebounds for the Chippewas. Jesse Zarzuela is averaging 1.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Central Michigan.

LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Flashes: 9-1, averaging 72.7 points, 32.5 rebounds, 11.1 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 43.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.7 points per game.

Chippewas: 4-6, averaging 64.3 points, 32.0 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 5.9 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 40.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.3 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.