| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENT | 35 | 44 | 79 |
| SUU | 34 | 49 | 83 |
Southern Utah beats Kent State in The Basketball Classic
CEDAR CITY, Utah -- — Dre Marin had 27 points as Southern Utah narrowly defeated Kent State 83-79 in the first round of The Basketball Classic on Wednesday night.
Marin made 7 of 10 3-pointers.
John Knight III had 14 points for Southern Utah (21-11). Jason Spurgin added 13 points and Harrison Butler had 11 points.
Malique Jacobs scored a career-high 28 points for the Golden Flashes (23-11). Jalen Sullinger added 16 points and Andrew Garcia had 13 points.
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Game Information
2022-23 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 8-1 | - | 18-4 |
| Akron | 8-1 | - | 16-6 |
| Toledo | 7-2 | 1 | 16-6 |
| Ball State | 6-3 | 2 | 15-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 5-4 | 3 | 9-13 |
| Buffalo | 4-5 | 4 | 10-12 |
| Bowling Green | 4-5 | 4 | 10-12 |
| Ohio | 3-6 | 5 | 11-11 |
| Central Michigan | 3-6 | 5 | 8-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-6 | 5 | 6-16 |
| Western Michigan | 2-7 | 6 | 6-16 |
| Miami (OH) | 1-8 | 7 | 7-15 |
2022-23 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 8-2 | - | 17-6 |
| Seattle U | 7-2 | 0.5 | 16-6 |
| Southern Utah | 7-2 | 0.5 | 15-7 |
| Stephen F. Austin | 7-2 | 0.5 | 15-7 |
| Sam Houston | 6-3 | 1.5 | 16-5 |
| Grand Canyon | 5-4 | 2.5 | 14-8 |
| California Baptist | 5-4 | 2.5 | 13-9 |
| Tarleton | 5-4 | 2.5 | 12-10 |
| Abilene Christian | 3-6 | 4.5 | 11-11 |
| UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-7 | 5.5 | 11-11 |
| Utah Tech | 2-7 | 5.5 | 10-12 |
| UT Arlington | 2-7 | 5.5 | 7-15 |
| New Mexico State | 0-9 | 7.5 | 7-14 |
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