pitt/kent st total 128 1/2
this game looks like a good defensive matchup with both clubs solid on defense. kent state plays a good pressure defense that held opponents to 40% shooting, which was #1 in the mac, with the macs defensive player of the year demetric shaw leading the way. so far in the tournament kent st has held okla st to 61 pts and alabama to 58. on offense kent st is on the smallish side and should have problems scoring in the paint if they choose to go their with pitts 6'6" 265 lb ontario lett standing in their way. pitt only allows 60 pts per game on defense and did'nt allow california to score a point in 9 1/2 minute span in their last game when they went on a 16-0 run to put the game away, and held them to 1 basket over a 15 minute span.
a play on the under looks like a good bet
this game looks like a good defensive matchup with both clubs solid on defense. kent state plays a good pressure defense that held opponents to 40% shooting, which was #1 in the mac, with the macs defensive player of the year demetric shaw leading the way. so far in the tournament kent st has held okla st to 61 pts and alabama to 58. on offense kent st is on the smallish side and should have problems scoring in the paint if they choose to go their with pitts 6'6" 265 lb ontario lett standing in their way. pitt only allows 60 pts per game on defense and did'nt allow california to score a point in 9 1/2 minute span in their last game when they went on a 16-0 run to put the game away, and held them to 1 basket over a 15 minute span.
a play on the under looks like a good bet
