Miami (OH) Overcomes Halftime Deficit to Defeat Kent State 70-61

A strong second-half performance, including a decisive 13-2 run, secured Miami's seventh consecutive win in MAC play.

Miami (OH) erased a nine-point halftime deficit to beat Kent State 70-61 in their first meeting of the season.
The RedHawks' 13-2 run early in the second half gave them a lead they never relinquished, with Mekhi Cooper scoring 12 points in the half.
Miami's bench contributed significantly, with Brant Byers scoring 15 points, including 10 in the first half, and shooting 4-for-4 from the free throw line.
Kent State struggled offensively in the second half, shooting just 25% from the field and 1-for-17 from three-point range.
The win extends Miami's streak to seven games, improving their record to 13-4 overall and 5-0 in MAC play, while Kent State falls to 11-6 and 2-3 in the conference.