The Red Wolves (18-7) were led by Joseph Pinion, who recorded 20 points. Taryn Todd pitched in with 17 points, five assists and five steals. Terrance Ford Jr. finished with 11 points and four assists.
Sullinger scored 10 points in the first half and Kent State went into the break trailing 39-36. Sullinger put up 17 points in the second half to rally the Golden Flashes.
Izaiyah Nelson had a dunk with 25 seconds left to give the Red Wolves a one-point lead. Nelson missed a layup and a tip-in in the final three seconds as the rally fell short.
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