Kent State University
Ball State
Golden Flashes to Open Conference Play at Home Against Ball State
1/3/2025 12:24:00 PM | Men's Basketball
KENT – Kent State Men's Basketball posted a 9-3 record in non-conference play. The Golden Flashes now prepare to start their Mid-American Conference schedule against the Ball State University Cardinals on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2:00 p.m. inside the M.A.C. Center. Most recently the blue and gold defeated Heidelberg University at home by a final score of 84-80. Three different Flashes tallied double-digits in the win. Jalen Sullinger and VonCameron Davis each tallied a season high in scoring, and Mike Bekelja dropped a career high of 14 points.
Against the Cardinals
This will be meeting number 94 between the Kent State and Ball State programs. KSU leads the all-time series 50-43. The Cardinals came out on top in the most recent matchup held in Muncie, Ind. on March 5, 2024, by a final score 76-69. Ball State (6-6) is averaging 75.5 per game with a +5.0 scoring margin and are shooting 44.4%. Ball State Head Coach Michael Lewis is in season three at the helm of the Ball State program. He holds a 41-34 record coming into this meeting with Kent State.
Promotion
Saturday is Military Appreciation Day. The first 300 fans in attendance will receive camp Kent State adustable hats.
Broadcast Info
Saturday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Dane Richardson and Jana Ashley on the call. The radio broadcast can be heard on the Kent State Radio Network with Rob Polinsky on the call.
Next Up for Kent State
Kent State will have a quick turnaround as they will travel to NIU for their next conference game on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Tipoff against the Huskies is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. eastern time.
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