Marauders get clutch victory of rival Kentucky State

In a thrilling SIAC matchup on Feb. 22, the Central State University Marauders rallied in the second half to defeat their rival, the Kentucky State Thorobreds, 76-70, in a home game at Madison W. Beacom/ Gaston F. Lewis Gymnasium. The victory improves Central State's record to 15-13 overall and 10-8 in the conference, while Kentucky State falls to 12-11 overall and 9-9 in the SIAC.

Key performers

• Brandon Scott: Delivered a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds, including three three-pointers.
• Steven Key II: Contributed 13 points, making 7 of 8 free throws.
• Isaiah Daniel: Added 14 points off the bench, with two shots from beyond the arc.

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The first half was tightly contested, ending with Kentucky State leading 33-29, largely due to Aziel Blackwell's 21-point performance. However, the Marauders surged in the second half, shooting an impressive 58.3% from the field and capitalizing on the Thorobreds' missed free throws and turnovers. Central State's bench also outperformed Kentucky State's, contributing 24 points compared to the Thorobreds' seven.

The win enhances Central State's position in the conference standings as they approach postseason play, aiming for a potential home game advantage.

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