LETHBRIDGE, Alberta — In a competitive matchup on Thursday night, Kent State triumphed over Towson with a score of 65-54 during the Western Slam.

VonCameron Davis emerged as a key player for Kent State, contributing 18 points to the victory. He had an impressive shooting performance, hitting 8 of 13 attempts from the field and connecting on 2 of 4 three-point shots. Supporting him were Morgan Safford and Anthony Morales, both scoring 11 points each. Safford made significant contributions on the boards as well, bringing down six rebounds, while Morales was also effective from long range, shooting 2 for 5 from beyond the arc.

For the Towson Tigers, Dylan Williamson was the standout scorer, netting 21 points along with two steals, showcasing his ability to make plays on both ends of the court. Rahdir Hicks chipped in with eight points, and Nendah Tarke added six points alongside five assists, helping to keep the team competitive throughout the game.

Kent State gained and maintained the lead early in the first half, taking control at the 14:07 mark and leading 30-25 by halftime, with Safford contributing eight points to the cause. In the second half, Kent State outscored Towson by six points, with Davis leading the charge by scoring 12 points and solidifying the team’s advantage.

This victory marked another strong showing for the Golden Flashes, improving their record to 5-1 for the season while Towson fell to 4-3. The strong collective effort from Kent State players proved crucial in securing the win in this tightly contested battle.