OXFORD, Ohio- Despite a second half surge by the Flashes that erased a 17-point deficit, the Miami RedHawks connected seven of their last eight shots to claim the 77-74 victory on Tuesday night at Millett Hall.
Kent State dropped its first conference game of the season and is 13-4 overall and 3-1 in MAC play.
Senior Troy Simons led the Flashes with a career-high 24 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the floor and connecting on 6 three pointers. Sophomore Anthony Roberts added 19 points and two rebounds, while junior Danny Pippen rounded out the double-figure scoring with 12 points.