At 2-3, Temple is only one game ahead of Kent State in the MAC East, but there’s a gaping chasm between the two in terms of quality. The Owls have hurt their own cause with late collapses against Buffalo (+7) and Navy (+8); Temple also has an overtime loss to Connecticut (+7).  Meanwhile, the Owls defense has improved enough during Al Golden’s tenure to push the under to a 15-6 record. That includes last year’s 24-14 win over the Flashes (-1) on the total of 47.

Kent State Falls to UNLV in March Madness Action (AP Images)

In what was one of the biggest bed-shittings ever, Kent State managed just 10 points in the first half of its game against UNLV, tying for the lowest first-half points scored in NCAA tournament history.

The Golden Flashes, who were actually favored to win, were just 21 percent from the field, missing all of their 3-point attempts and all of their free throws in digging the 31-10 deficit.

Although Kent State was better in the second half, trading baskets with the Rebels was just not enough and they eventually fell 58-71.

Guard Wink Adams finished the game with 17 points and six rebounds and Forward Joe Darger was 4-8 from beyond the arc, finishing with 18 points.

Mike Scott led the Golden Flashes with 14 points.

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