Kent State falters, 77-71, to Texas A&M in meet

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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Bryan Davis had 15 points and 13 rebounds, and Josh Carter sank a big 3-pointer for Texas A&M in a 77-71 win over Kent State at the South Padre Invitational on Saturday.

B.J. Holmes added 15 points for the Aggies (5-1). Al Fisher scored 17 of his 24 points for Kent State (3-2) in the second half.

Xavier 60, Miami (Ohio) 53

CINCINNATI — Derrick Brown scored a career-high 23 points and No. 16 Xavier (6-0) overcame cold shooting and the loss of another point guard to stay unbeaten.

Freshman Terrell Holloway suffered a stress fracture in his left foot during the Musketeers’ three wins at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off last week, culminating in their 63-58 win over Memphis. Dante Jackson appeared to pull a leg muscle in the second half Saturday and left with 6:20 to go.

Kenny Hayes scored 19 points for Miami (2-3).

George Mason 74, Ohio 65

FAIRFAX, Va. — Dre Smith and Cam Long each scored 15 points and George Mason never trailed.

Ryan Pearson added 13 points as five players scored in double figures for the Patriots (5-1).

Jerome Tillman had 22 points and 16 rebounds for Ohio (2-1), and Steven Coleman scored 14 of his 16 points inside the final 5:16.

Maryland-Baltimore County 61, Toledo 56

BALTIMORE — Darryl Proctor and Jay Greene each scored 14 points and Maryland-Baltimore County held Toledo without a field goal for nearly nine minutes down the stretch.

The Retrievers (4-2) made 18 of 20 free throws.

Tyrone Kent led the Rockets (1-5) with 19 points.