KENT, Ohio — In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday evening, Marquis Barnett emerged as a key player for Kent State, contributing significantly to the team’s 91-83 triumph over Central Michigan with an impressive 28 points coming off the bench.

Barnett showcased his shooting prowess, successfully hitting 10 of 13 attempts from the floor, which included 6 of 8 from 3-point range. Additionally, teammates VonCameron Davis and Jalen Sullinger added to the scoring thread; Davis netted 21 points, while shooting 7 for 13, including 4 for 5 from three-point land and converting all of his free-throw attempts. Sullinger also had a strong performance, contributing 19 points, shooting 7 of 13 overall and sinking 4 of 8 from beyond the arc.

For Central Michigan, which is now at a record of 11-13 and 4-7 in Mid-American Conference play, Ugnius Jarusevicius was the standout performer, collecting an impressive 32 points along with 10 rebounds and two steals. His efforts were bolstered by Anthony Pritchard, who contributed 18 points and dished out eight assists, and Jakobi Heady, who added 13 points along with eight rebounds.

Looking ahead, Kent State is set to face Ohio in a home game this Friday, while Central Michigan will be welcoming Akron to their court on Saturday.