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Golden Flashes to Host Arkansas State in Second Game of the MAC-SBC Challenge
2/7/2025 3:50:00 PM | Men's Basketball
KENT – Kent State Men's Basketball (14-8) is set to welcome the Arkansas State University Red Wolves to the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 8. Tipoff is set for 2:00 p.m. It is the second game for both teams as part of the Mid-American Conference Sun Belt Conference Challenge.
Last Time Out
On Tuesday, Feb. 4 Kent State defeated Eastern Michigan by a final score of 70-49. Delrecco Gillespie's 18 rebounds were the highest by a Flash this season, a career high for him, and the highest rebound total for a Kent State player since Chris Payton pulled in 20 against Cleveland State on Dec. 9, 2023. He also scored a career high 13 points. Cli'Ron Hornbeak's seven blocks were a career high for the senior center, and the highest block total for a Flash this season. Kent State sent back a team high nine blocks in the win. Jamal Sumlin dropped a career high 13 points marking his third double-digit performance. VonCameron Davis led the Golden Flashes for the 15th time this season with 15 points. Jalen Sullinger's 11 points were his 62nd double-digit career game.
Scouting the Red Wolves
Arkansas State is averaging 78.6 points per game. They enter this matchup against Kent State sitting first in the Sun Belt with an overall record of 18-6 and a conference record of 9-3. A-State Head Coach Bryan Hodgson is in year two at the helm of the Red Wolves program; he is 38-23 overall in his almost two complete seasons. The Golden Flashes and Red Wolves have met a total of three times with Kent State taking the last two meetings; the most recent matchup was on Dec. 22, 2012, with the Flashes emerging victorious 73-69.
Promo Info
The first 2,000 fans through the doors on Saturday, Feb. 8 will receive a foam Flash hat courtesy of Dabos Inc.
Broadcast Info
Friday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+ with Blake Goloja and Jana Ashley on the call. The radio broadcast can be heard on 850 ESPN Cleveland with Rob Polinsky on the call.
Next Up for Kent State
Following Tuesday's game, Kent State Men's Basketball will be back in action on Tuesday, Feb. 11 against Central Michigan University. Tipoff between the Golden Flashes and Chipawas is set for 7:00 p.m. in the M.A.C. Center.
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