Saturday, January 11
Kent, Ohio
7:00 p.m.
Kent State University
vs
Ball State University
Derek Jackson
Photo by: David Dermer
Second MAC Men's Basketball Tilt Brings Ball State to M.A.C. Center Saturday
1/10/2014 4:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Game Notes (.pdf)
Kent State (9-5, 0-1) hosts Ball State (3-9, 0-1) Saturday evening at the M.A.C. Center in a matchup of two teams in search of their first Mid-American Conference win of the season.
The Golden Flashes have lost four of their last five games after an 8-1 start to the season. A team with a high-powered offense and excellent depth during the first month of the season has been missing in action over the past month. The Flashes' offense averaged 81.5 ppg and shot 47-percent in November, but is scoring just 62.7 ppg on 36-percent shooting.
Despite shooting just 28-percent (17/60) in Wednesday's 59-53 loss to Ohio, the Flashes were in the game until the final seconds. Junior Devareaux Manley led the way with 13 points and senior Mark Henniger added 12 points and seven rebounds, but was limited to just 20 minutes due to foul trouble.
Junior Kris Brewer leads the Flashes at 11.5 ppg on the season and had a season-high seven assists against Ohio. Fellow juniors Derek Jackson (10.9 ppg) and Manley (9.6 ppg) join Brewer to form one of the MAC's top starting backcourts. The duo has combined to make 48 three-pointers and Jackson leads the team with 24 steals.
Henniger is putting together a terrific senior season, averaging 9.2 ppg and 5.8 rpg. Henniger played well against one of the MAC's premier post players in Maurice Ndour on Wednesday. Senior Darren Goodson, who was moved to the bench two games ago, averages 9.9 ppg and a team-best 2.7 apg.
Ball State dropped its conference opener to Akron, 72-68, and has dropped eight straight against Division I schools. Forward Chris Bond led the way with 18 points and seven rebounds. The Cardinals defeated SE Missouri State on Nov. 18 and also owns wins over Taylor (NAIA) and Oakland City (NCCAA).
Senior F/C Majok Majok is the nation's 9th-leading rebounder (10.8 rpg) and is tied for the MAC lead with six double-doubles on the season.
5'9" Zavier Turner has been terrific for the Cardinals and is one of the leading candidates for the league's Freshman of the Year award at this point in the season. Turner leads all freshmen in scoring at 12.8 ppg and is sixth in the conference in assists (4.1 apg). He leads the MAC in free throw shooting (.971) and three-pointers (2.3/gm) while shooting 45-percent from long range.
Freshman Mark Alstork has averaged 10.2 ppg since being inserted into the starting lineup five games ago and is second in the MAC in three-point shooting (.483).
Quick Flashes
• Since Dec. 1, Kent State is allowing just 63.5 ppg and has held 4 of 6 opponents under 40-percent shooting from the field.
• The Flashes rank third in the MAC in defensive rebounding % and haven't allowed more than 10 second-chance points since Niagara (Nov. 23).
• Despite not having a player among the MAC's top 20 scorers, KSU ranks fourth in scoring as a team (73.4 ppg).
• The Flashes are getting huge bench contributions and have received 15 or more points from their reserves in each game.
• The Flashes committed a season-low six turnovers vs. Bucknell and average the 40th-fewest per game in the nation.
Series History
• The two schools have split their 76 contests on the hardwood all-time thanks to a 9-game winning streak for Kent State.
• The Golden Flashes own a 13.6-point average margin of victory over the last nine meetings.
• During the current winning streak, the Flashes recorded the largest victory in series history with a 76-42 win on Feb, 10, 2010.
• The last time Ball State defeated the Flashes was Jan. 2, 2005 at Worthen Arena.
• Kent State is 26-9 at home in the series. The Cardinals have not won at the M.A.C. Center since Jan. 23, 1999 and have won just twice in the last 20 years.
TV / Radio
Ty Linder (play-by-play) and Dave Carducci (color) will bring you the action on 640 AM WHLO and the Golden Flashes iHeartRadio channel.
Next Up For Kent State
The Golden Flashes head to Northern Illinois on Wed., Jan. 15th at 8 p.m.
Tickets
Fans can purchase tickets over the phone by calling 330-672-2244, in person by coming to the M.A.C. Center ticket office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or online by clicking the banner below.
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Team Shop and Bookstore Item of the Day
Kent State crew sweatshirts will be available at the team shop in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday for only $29.95. Fans
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Kent State (9-5, 0-1) hosts Ball State (3-9, 0-1) Saturday evening at the M.A.C. Center in a matchup of two teams in search of their first Mid-American Conference win of the season.
The Golden Flashes have lost four of their last five games after an 8-1 start to the season. A team with a high-powered offense and excellent depth during the first month of the season has been missing in action over the past month. The Flashes' offense averaged 81.5 ppg and shot 47-percent in November, but is scoring just 62.7 ppg on 36-percent shooting.
Despite shooting just 28-percent (17/60) in Wednesday's 59-53 loss to Ohio, the Flashes were in the game until the final seconds. Junior Devareaux Manley led the way with 13 points and senior Mark Henniger added 12 points and seven rebounds, but was limited to just 20 minutes due to foul trouble.
Junior Kris Brewer leads the Flashes at 11.5 ppg on the season and had a season-high seven assists against Ohio. Fellow juniors Derek Jackson (10.9 ppg) and Manley (9.6 ppg) join Brewer to form one of the MAC's top starting backcourts. The duo has combined to make 48 three-pointers and Jackson leads the team with 24 steals.
Henniger is putting together a terrific senior season, averaging 9.2 ppg and 5.8 rpg. Henniger played well against one of the MAC's premier post players in Maurice Ndour on Wednesday. Senior Darren Goodson, who was moved to the bench two games ago, averages 9.9 ppg and a team-best 2.7 apg.
Ball State dropped its conference opener to Akron, 72-68, and has dropped eight straight against Division I schools. Forward Chris Bond led the way with 18 points and seven rebounds. The Cardinals defeated SE Missouri State on Nov. 18 and also owns wins over Taylor (NAIA) and Oakland City (NCCAA).
Senior F/C Majok Majok is the nation's 9th-leading rebounder (10.8 rpg) and is tied for the MAC lead with six double-doubles on the season.
5'9" Zavier Turner has been terrific for the Cardinals and is one of the leading candidates for the league's Freshman of the Year award at this point in the season. Turner leads all freshmen in scoring at 12.8 ppg and is sixth in the conference in assists (4.1 apg). He leads the MAC in free throw shooting (.971) and three-pointers (2.3/gm) while shooting 45-percent from long range.
Freshman Mark Alstork has averaged 10.2 ppg since being inserted into the starting lineup five games ago and is second in the MAC in three-point shooting (.483).
Quick Flashes
• Since Dec. 1, Kent State is allowing just 63.5 ppg and has held 4 of 6 opponents under 40-percent shooting from the field.
• The Flashes rank third in the MAC in defensive rebounding % and haven't allowed more than 10 second-chance points since Niagara (Nov. 23).
• Despite not having a player among the MAC's top 20 scorers, KSU ranks fourth in scoring as a team (73.4 ppg).
• The Flashes are getting huge bench contributions and have received 15 or more points from their reserves in each game.
• The Flashes committed a season-low six turnovers vs. Bucknell and average the 40th-fewest per game in the nation.
Series History
• The two schools have split their 76 contests on the hardwood all-time thanks to a 9-game winning streak for Kent State.
• The Golden Flashes own a 13.6-point average margin of victory over the last nine meetings.
• During the current winning streak, the Flashes recorded the largest victory in series history with a 76-42 win on Feb, 10, 2010.
• The last time Ball State defeated the Flashes was Jan. 2, 2005 at Worthen Arena.
• Kent State is 26-9 at home in the series. The Cardinals have not won at the M.A.C. Center since Jan. 23, 1999 and have won just twice in the last 20 years.
TV / Radio
Ty Linder (play-by-play) and Dave Carducci (color) will bring you the action on 640 AM WHLO and the Golden Flashes iHeartRadio channel.
Next Up For Kent State
The Golden Flashes head to Northern Illinois on Wed., Jan. 15th at 8 p.m.
Tickets
Fans can purchase tickets over the phone by calling 330-672-2244, in person by coming to the M.A.C. Center ticket office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., or online by clicking the banner below.
Team Shop and Bookstore Item of the Day
Kent State crew sweatshirts will be available at the team shop in the M.A.C. Center on Saturday for only $29.95. Fans
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