KENT, Ohio – The Portland men's basketball team dropped a 77-65 decision to the Kent State Golden Flashes on the road Monday. The Pilots (3-1) committed 27 turnovers which Kent State turned into 22 points on the night.
The Pilots had three players score in double figures, led by Moses Wood, who had 13 points, eight rebounds and two steals. Chika Nduka tacked on 12 points off the bench and Tyler Robertson chipped in as well with 11 points.
Portland gained a 35-32 edge in rebounding, but the Golden Flashes (2-1) attempted 14 more shots for the game and finished at 48 percent from the field compared to just 41 percent for the Pilots.
How It Happened
Portland struggled out of the gate, falling behind 38-24 heading into halftime while committing 15 turnovers in the period.
The Pilots made an early second half run by knocking down their first four shot attempts, including a pair of three-pointers from Mike Meadows, to cut the margin to 42-35. Kent State responded by scoring the next five points and Portland got no closer than nine points the rest of the way.
Portland shot well from three-point range in the half, hitting six shots from deep to score 18 of its 41 second half points.
Game Notes
» The Pilots shot well from three point range, knocking down 10 of 24 long range attempts.
» The Pilots put on a passing clinic, recording an assist on 75 percent of made field goals.
» The Portland bench came alive by scoring 26 points to its scoring output.
» Portland lost despite a 35-32 rebounding advantage.
» The Portland defense forced 14 turnovers.
» Portland cleaned up on the offensive glass, collecting 10 offensive boards in the game.
» Moses Wood led the Pilots with 13 points.
» Portland got a team-high eight rebounds from Moses Wood.
Up Next
Portland concludes the early season road trip at Air Force on Thursday at 6 p.m. (PT).
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