Kent State University
16-5,7-2MAC
Ohio
11-11,5-5MAC
A Trio of Double-Doubles Lifts Kent State Over Ohio 72-57
1/27/2026 11:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
KENT – Kent State Men's Basketball (16-5, 7-2 MAC) tallied their seventh MAC victory on Tuesday evening winning decisively over the Ohio University Bobcats by a final score of 72 to 57. Morgan Safford, Delrecco Gillespie, and Magnus Entenmann all recorded double-doubles as the Flashes pulled away down the stretch for their largest margin of victory in a conference win this season.
After a start that saw both teams toss up early bricks, the Flashes got out to a slight lead thanks to Gillespie, Safford and a bench three from Entenmann. Turnovers were the theme in the first half with Ohio taking advantage to tie the game at 18 in with eight to play in the first. Kent State retook a lead with Quinn Woidke and Cian Medley drawing key fouls. Dezmon Briscoe pulled in a pair of important boards in the closing minutes of the first half. The first 20 minutes closed with KSU leading 28-24. The Flashes were off to a fast start in the second half increasing their lead to 36-28 forcing an Ohio timeout. With 7:11 to play Ohio tied the game back up at 48 all. With 5:26 to play Medley drew an and one that turned into a four-point swing for the Flashes after an added technical foul on Ohio head Coach Jeff Boals. Entenmann and Gillespie allowed for the Flashes to take control on the glass down the stretch as they opened the lead up to 11 points with 2:13 left to play. Safford grew his total to be the leading scorer on free throws as the game came to a close.
The Box Score Story
Three Kent State players recorded a double-double for the second time this season as Morgan Safford (18 points, 10 rebounds), Delrecco Gillespie (15 points, 12 rebounds), and Magnus Entenmann (12 points, 10 rebounds) lit up the score sheet. For Safford it was his first of the season, and for Entenmann his career first. Gillespie continues to lead the nation tallying his 18th in 21 games. Cian Medley dropped 13 points while dishing out eight rebounds. Kent State is 22-4 when Medley has five or more assists. With the victory KSU has beaten Ohio in back-to-back games.
Up Next
Kent State will renew their series with the school down the road this Friday, Jan. 30. Tip-off between the Golden Flashes and Zips is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. inside James A. Rhodes Arena. The game will be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network.
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