Kent State University
Saint Peter's University
Men's Basketball Hosts Saint Peter's Sunday at the M.A.C. Center
11/16/2013 5:22:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Kent State (2-1) opens a seven-game homestand when it hosts Saint Peter's (0-2) the M.A.C. Center Sunday afternoon for 2 p.m. contest.
The Golden Flashes will return to the court for the first time since playing three games in the opening week of the season. The Flashes impressed by splitting a tough pair of road games in three nights during their first road trip of the year earlier in the week.
In front of a national audience on Monday to kickoff ESPN's Tip-Off Marathon, Kent State avenged a loss from last season by going into the Liacouras Center and putting together a terrific comeback to defeat Temple in its home opener, 81-77. Guards Derek Jackson and Devareaux Manley paced the Flashes with 17 points each and led a three-point barrage that saw Kent State shoot 11-for-22 on the night.
It was a similar script Wednesday night when the Flashes played at Seton Hall, trailing most of the way before taking the lead just before the final media timeout. This time, however, the Flashes were unable to sustain the lead. After a furious comeback in the final minute, Kent State had an opportunity to take the lead, but Manley's three-point attempt rolled out with 20 seconds remaining. Kris Brewer poured in a career-high 28 points to lead all scorers.
Saint Peter's seeks it first victory after losing a pair of close game to open the season. The Peacocks are led by 6-7 forward Marvin Dominique, who enters the game with averages of 21.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game. A transfer from Fordham who sat out a season ago, Dominique had a monster night with 31 points, 14 rebounds, and three blocked shots in the season-opening los at LIU-Brooklyn.
Quick Flashes
• Kent State has had at least 10 players score in each of its first three games this season.
• The Flashes led for just over six minutes during Monday night's 81-77 victory over Temple.
• With that victory, the Flashes are the first team to knock off the Owls in their home opener since fellow MAC school Miami in 2008.
• This season, the Flashes will play a record 18 regular season home games.
• KSU is averaging 28 ppg off the bench.
• After committing 11 turnovers in the season-opener vs. Ohio Northern, the Flashes had just 15 giveaways against Temple and Seton Hall.
• Last season, the Flashes set a school record and ranked 9th in Division I by making 597 free throws. The Flashes attempted 842 shots from the charity stripe, which ranked 11th.
Next Up For Kent State
The Golden Flashes return to the M.A.C Center for a seven-game homestand, beginning with Saint Peter's on Sunday.
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