Wednesday, February 12
Kent, Ohio
7:00 p.m.
Kent State University
vs
Bowling Green State University
Khaliq Spicer
Photo by: David Dermer
Men’s Hoops Hosts Bowling Green Wednesday at the M.A.C. Center
2/11/2014 3:08:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Game Notes (.pdf)
Kent State (12-11, 3-7) returns to the M.A.C. Center Wednesday night when it hosts Bowling Green. The 7 p.m. contest is the first of two at home for the Golden Flashes this week.
The last time the Flashes took the floor at the M.A.C. Center, Darren Goodson's bank shot from beyond the top of the key with 1.6 remaining lifted Kent State to a 60-57 victory over Akron and provided another memorable moment in the history of Mid-American Conference's premier rivalry. Momentum did not carry over to the two-game swing in Michigan that followed, as the Flashes lost to Central and Eastern Michigan last week.
The M.A.C. Center has been where the Flashes have played their best this season, owning a 9-5 record. Defense at has been the key to that success, as opponents are scoring just 66.4 points per game in home games compared to 71.8 points per game on the road. A big reason for this is that Kent State has done a better job of pressuring the ball without fouling. The Flashes force 14.7 turnovers per game at home and are averaging two more steals per game than in road games. Opponents are making 8.5 fewer free throws in home games as the result of committing 8.1 fewer fouls per contest.
Playing well at home is nothing new for third-year head coach Rob Senderoff and Golden Flashes. Since the 1998-99 season, Kent State has won 83-percent (201-41) of it games played at the M.A.C. Center.
Junior guard Kris Brewer is the team's top scorer at 11.7 points per game and will look to bounce back from a tough game on Saturday. Coming off the bench for the first time this season, he scored just two points in a 1-for-10 shooting performance. In league play, Brewer ranks third in the MAC in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.0) and seventh in assists (3.6 apg).
Praised by Senderoff as being the team's best defensive players, junior guard Derek Jackson has proven worthy of that praise and picked up his defensive intensity in recent games. Jackson has been credited with three steals in three of the last four games and averages nearly two per game on the season. He also averages 10.7 points per game, which is second on the team.
Goodson has been the Flashes' most consistent offensive player of late, leading the team in scoring in five of the past six games. He matched Jackson for the team-high with 11 points on Saturday and recorded his first double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds on Wednesday.
Sophomores Kellon Thomas, Chris Ortiz and Khaliq Spicer joined Jackson and Goodson in the starting lineup against Eastern Michigan, marking the first time three sophomores have started under Senderoff. Thomas and Ortiz scored seven points each, while Spicer matched his career-high with four blocked shots and added a team-high five rebounds.
Bowling Green (10-13, 4-6) has lost four of its last five and enters off a heartbreaking 65-63 home loss to Akron. The Falcons rank 10th in the MAC in scoring (64.0 ppg) and use defense to win games. They are among the nation's top 40 schools in scoring defense (64.2 ppg), steals (8.3 spg) and blocked shots (5.8 bpg).
Junior forward Richaun Holmes averages 13.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and a MAC-leading 3.0 blocks. Sophomore forward Spencer Parker (12.9 ppg), and sophomore guards Jehvon Clarke (12.8 ppg) and Anthony Henderson (11.3 ppg) also average double-figure points. Senior center Cameron Black (5.9 ppg, 7.2 rpg) is the only other Falcons that averages at least three points.
Injuries to key players have caused depth issues for Bowling Green, as all five starters average more than 28 minutes per game in league play with Clarke leading the way at 37.8 minutes per contest. In MAC games, the Falcons are averaging just 4.9 points outside of their top five players.
Tickets
Fans can purchase tickets onlinr by clicking the banner below. For the first time, Kent State fans have the ability to pick their own seat for all home games at the M.A.C. Center this season by purchasing tickets online. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the athletics ticket office at 330-672-2244 or in person at the M.A.C. Center Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Series History
• Bowling Green leads the all-time series 82-68.
• Kent State holds a 41-31 advantage as the home team in the series. The Golden Flashes have won six of the last seven matchups at the M.A.C. Center.
• Bowling Green holds a 4-1 edge in games that have required an overtime period.
• Last season, Kent State earned a 77-62 victory in at the M.A.C. Center.
• The first meeting betwwen the schools was back on Jan. 23, 1917. Fitting for that year, Kent State won the game, 19-17.
Radio
Ty Linder (play-by-play) and David 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 host Central Michigan in a rematch at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday night at 6 p.m.
Kent State (12-11, 3-7) returns to the M.A.C. Center Wednesday night when it hosts Bowling Green. The 7 p.m. contest is the first of two at home for the Golden Flashes this week.
The last time the Flashes took the floor at the M.A.C. Center, Darren Goodson's bank shot from beyond the top of the key with 1.6 remaining lifted Kent State to a 60-57 victory over Akron and provided another memorable moment in the history of Mid-American Conference's premier rivalry. Momentum did not carry over to the two-game swing in Michigan that followed, as the Flashes lost to Central and Eastern Michigan last week.
The M.A.C. Center has been where the Flashes have played their best this season, owning a 9-5 record. Defense at has been the key to that success, as opponents are scoring just 66.4 points per game in home games compared to 71.8 points per game on the road. A big reason for this is that Kent State has done a better job of pressuring the ball without fouling. The Flashes force 14.7 turnovers per game at home and are averaging two more steals per game than in road games. Opponents are making 8.5 fewer free throws in home games as the result of committing 8.1 fewer fouls per contest.
Playing well at home is nothing new for third-year head coach Rob Senderoff and Golden Flashes. Since the 1998-99 season, Kent State has won 83-percent (201-41) of it games played at the M.A.C. Center.
Junior guard Kris Brewer is the team's top scorer at 11.7 points per game and will look to bounce back from a tough game on Saturday. Coming off the bench for the first time this season, he scored just two points in a 1-for-10 shooting performance. In league play, Brewer ranks third in the MAC in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.0) and seventh in assists (3.6 apg).
Praised by Senderoff as being the team's best defensive players, junior guard Derek Jackson has proven worthy of that praise and picked up his defensive intensity in recent games. Jackson has been credited with three steals in three of the last four games and averages nearly two per game on the season. He also averages 10.7 points per game, which is second on the team.
Goodson has been the Flashes' most consistent offensive player of late, leading the team in scoring in five of the past six games. He matched Jackson for the team-high with 11 points on Saturday and recorded his first double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds on Wednesday.
Sophomores Kellon Thomas, Chris Ortiz and Khaliq Spicer joined Jackson and Goodson in the starting lineup against Eastern Michigan, marking the first time three sophomores have started under Senderoff. Thomas and Ortiz scored seven points each, while Spicer matched his career-high with four blocked shots and added a team-high five rebounds.
Bowling Green (10-13, 4-6) has lost four of its last five and enters off a heartbreaking 65-63 home loss to Akron. The Falcons rank 10th in the MAC in scoring (64.0 ppg) and use defense to win games. They are among the nation's top 40 schools in scoring defense (64.2 ppg), steals (8.3 spg) and blocked shots (5.8 bpg).
Junior forward Richaun Holmes averages 13.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and a MAC-leading 3.0 blocks. Sophomore forward Spencer Parker (12.9 ppg), and sophomore guards Jehvon Clarke (12.8 ppg) and Anthony Henderson (11.3 ppg) also average double-figure points. Senior center Cameron Black (5.9 ppg, 7.2 rpg) is the only other Falcons that averages at least three points.
Injuries to key players have caused depth issues for Bowling Green, as all five starters average more than 28 minutes per game in league play with Clarke leading the way at 37.8 minutes per contest. In MAC games, the Falcons are averaging just 4.9 points outside of their top five players.
Tickets
Fans can purchase tickets onlinr by clicking the banner below. For the first time, Kent State fans have the ability to pick their own seat for all home games at the M.A.C. Center this season by purchasing tickets online. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the athletics ticket office at 330-672-2244 or in person at the M.A.C. Center Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Series History
• Bowling Green leads the all-time series 82-68.
• Kent State holds a 41-31 advantage as the home team in the series. The Golden Flashes have won six of the last seven matchups at the M.A.C. Center.
• Bowling Green holds a 4-1 edge in games that have required an overtime period.
• Last season, Kent State earned a 77-62 victory in at the M.A.C. Center.
• The first meeting betwwen the schools was back on Jan. 23, 1917. Fitting for that year, Kent State won the game, 19-17.
Radio
Ty Linder (play-by-play) and David 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 host Central Michigan in a rematch at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday night at 6 p.m.
TWO for Tuesday
For Kent State's home finale against Miami on Tuesday, March 4, fans will have a 2-for-1 opportunity. Fans can purchase TWO general admission tickets for the price of one ($12). To purchase tickets, contact the athletics ticket office at 330-672-2244 or stop by the M.A.C. Center Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Kent State's home finale against Miami on Tuesday, March 4, fans will have a 2-for-1 opportunity. Fans can purchase TWO general admission tickets for the price of one ($12). To purchase tickets, contact the athletics ticket office at 330-672-2244 or stop by the M.A.C. Center Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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