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Edwin leads Kent State to victory over Akron

Deon J. Edwin top scored with 21 points as the Kent State University men's basketball team defeated Akron 70-67 on Friday February 17, 2017. Photo: Provided/File
Bayside Blazers were privileged to briefly have Deon J. Edwin (with ball) during the 2016 Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO
Bayside Blazers were privileged to briefly have Deon J. Edwin (with ball) during the 2016 Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islander Deon J. Edwin and the Kent State University men's basketball team (15-12, 7-7 MAC) snapped Akron's (22-5, 12-2 MAC) 30 game home winning streak, taking round one of the Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge, 70-67, on Friday February 17, 2017.

"Great game, as it usually is with Kent State and Akron," said head coach Rob Senderoff. "This is a great win for us. We have a ton of respect for Akron, but I'm proud of our group. Particularly our seniors, but everybody stepped up and contributed to help us get this win."

The Flashes put forth a victorious defensive effort, in front of a sold out crowd, against the MAC's top team. Akron was held to 41.5 percent (22-for-53) shooting and 34.6 percent in the second half. The Zips were forced into 17 missed shots from 3-point range. On offense, Kent State shot 43.1 percent (25-for-58) overall and 54.2 percent in the second half. The Flashes took care of the ball, committing just five turnovers, only one of which came in the first half.

Edwin leads the way

Deon J. Edwin led the way for the Flashes, scoring 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting. He shot 2-for-3 from 3-point range and collected a team-best seven rebounds. Jimmy Hall was also solid, with 18 points, six rebounds and two steals. Jaylin Walker scored 16 points and collected six boards, three of offense.

Edwin also contributed 2 assists, 2 blocks and a steal.

Kent State won the second half, 39-31, and earned 27 points on a combined 10-for-16 shooting from its seniors in Edwin and Hall. Avery would finish the game with seven points, three rebounds and two assists. Kevin Zabo tallied five points, while Mitch Peterson matched Edwin's game high of seven rebounds.

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