Redshirt sophomore forward Jimmy Hall scored a career-high 32 points, including 20 in the first half, to lead Kent State to a 63-52 victory over the Ball State Cardinals.

Hall’s performance comes after having a not-so-memorable game Wednesday night against Toledo. Hall shot 2-9 from the field and finished with six points.

After losing its conference opener, Kent State has now won five straight games.

The Cardinals were led by freshman forward Sean Sellers with 16 points and sophomore forward Franko House with 13 points.

The Flashes (14-5, 5-1 MAC) will take on Central Michigan Tuesday, Jan. 27,at the M.A.C. Center. Tip-off is at 7 p.m.

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