Kent State University
Penn State Shenango
Golden Flashes Back in Action on Saturday Night Against Penn State Shenango
11/28/2025 11:44:00 AM | Men's Basketball
KENT – The Kent State Men's Basketball team (6-1) returns to the MACC this Saturday, Nov. 29 to host Penn State Shenango. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Golden Flashes are looking to extend their winning streak to seven straight games. Their current streak matches the six straight wins the program went on during the 2022-2023 season when Kent State won their final three games of the regular season prior to winning the 2023 MAC Championship Tournament.
Last Time Out
Kent State most recently defeated Cleveland State in the second non-conference meeting between the two programs in a week (Nov. 22). Jahari Williamson continued his hot streak from his first game with CSU with a pair of threes in the opening four minutes. The intensity remained high as the Golden Flashes and Vikings traded blows. Morgan Safford and Cian Medley kept Kent State in front with threes. With under 12 minutes to play in the first half the Flashes began to create separation. With 7:28 to play in the first Kent State went end-to-end with Dezmon Briscoe blocking a three before taking the go ahead pass from Delrecco Gillespie for the dunk at the opposite end of the floor. The Blue and Gold pushed their lead to 17 by the half leading 42-25. CSU opened the second half on a 7-3 run which quickly got Kent State's attention. They responded with a 20-9 run over the next six minutes that saw Quinn Woidke contribute from behind the arch. Gillespie also punctuated the highlight reel with a steal and fastbreak that he capped off with a windmill dunk. Medley stayed hot from downtown in the second half ultimately leading Kent State with 21 points all coming from three. Kent State built their cushion back to 20 before the final horn taking the 91-71 final.
Scouting Penn State Shenango
This will be Kent State's first ever meeting with the Penn State Shenango Nittany Lions. PSU Shenango enters Saturday's game with an overall record of 4-3. They are in their second season under the direction of Head Coach Michael Wernicki, who coached at Struthers High School in Struthers, Ohio prior to taking over at Penn State Shenango. Coach Wernicki also spent 12 years as part of the Youngstown State coaching staff as Associate Head Coach. The Nittany Lions are currently on a three-game winning streak over which they have averaged 101.6 points per game. Penn State Shenango's key players include Izzy Santiago (25.7 PPG, 53% FG), Darius Williams (14.4 PPG), and Kevon Washington (14.4 PPG, 39% 3-pt. FG).Â
Broadcast Info
Fans can tune into the game on Fox Sports Radio 1350 with Dane Richardson on the call. A video stream of the game will be available via Boxcast.
Next Up for Kent State
Following this Saturday, the Golden Flashes will host Austin Peay State University on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
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