The Kent State Golden Flashes and UTEP MIners face off on Thursday in the Sun Bowl Invitational at the Don Haskins Center.
Kent State comes into this game with a 9-3 record overall and they are coming off a big win on Wednesday. The defense gave up only 63 points to New Mexico State, and that was enough to secure the 10-point victory. They gave up only 29 points in the first half and that was enough to get the job done here. Kent State is averaging 77.08 points while their defense is giving up 62.1 points per game. The defense is ranked 42nd in college basketball, and it’s going to be need to be a strength here. Sincere Carry is averaging 17.5 points while shooting 39.8 percent from the field
UTEP comes into this game with an 8-3 record overall and they have won two games in a row. On Wendesday against North Carolina A&T, UTEP only gave up 62 points and that led to the 13-point victory. UTEP was led by Shamar Givance and he finished with 18 points, three rebounds, and one assist. UTEP is averaging 72.3 points while their defense is giving up 68.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 167th and it’s going to need to be a strength here. Tae Hardy has been the top player for UTEP averaging 13.4 points while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 28.3 percent from behind the three point.
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