Kent State Outlasts Eastern Michigan in Double-Overtime MAC Thriller
YPSILANTI, Mich. (Interstat) — Rob Whaley scored 27 points to lead Kent State to a 76-75 double-overtime victory over Eastern Michigan in a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at the Convocation Center. The Golden Flashes survived despite being outscored 40-26 in the paint and committing 17 turnovers. The Eagles’ Mohammad Habhab had 22 points and 11 rebounds. Kent State led by eight at halftime, but Eastern Michigan forced overtime by outscoring the Flashes 35-27 after the break. Both teams scored 11 points in the first extra period before Kent State edged the Eagles 7-6 in the second overtime to secure the road win. Kent State improved to 15-5 overall, while Eastern Michigan fell to 9-10.