MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — Keenan Garner scored 16 points and Phat Phat Brooks added 20 as Central Michigan held off Kent State 87-85 in a Mid-American Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at McGuirk Arena.

The Chippewas led 49-43 at halftime and survived a late push from the Golden Flashes. Jahari Williamson led Kent State with 23 points, and Morgan Safford added 20.

Central Michigan, which improved to 5-12, capitalized on Kent State’s 15 turnovers, scoring 19 points off them. The Chippewas also had a 44-34 advantage in points in the paint. Kent State, which got 14 points and eight assists from Cian Medley, fell to 12-4 despite making 13 three-pointers.