Kent State University
19-7,10-3MAC
Ball State
8-17,3-9MAC
Golden Flashes Outlast Cardinals in Road Victory
2/14/2026 6:02:00 PM | Men's Basketball
MUNCIE, Ind. – Kent State Men's Basketball (19-7, 10-3 MAC) earner a 75-68 victory over Ball State University on Saturday afternoon at Worthen Arena. The Golden Flashes controlled the tempo throughout, building a double-digit halftime lead before weathering a second-half push from the Cardinals.
Kent State opened strong, jumping out to an early 6-3 advantage on a pair of three-pointers from Morgan Safford and Jahari Williamson. The Flashes maintained their edge through the opening 20 minutes connecting on six triples. Delrecco Gillespie paced the attack with 13 first-half points while Quinn Woidke provided a spark off the bench, drilling three three-pointers including a technical foul shot sequence that gave Kent State a 29-21 cushion. Woidke led as the Flashes took a 40-31 lead into the locker room. Ball State opened the second half aggressively, trimming the deficit to three points on multiple occasions behind a barrage of free throws from Davion Hill and Armoni Zeigler. The Cardinals pulled within 53-50 with just over 11 minutes remaining after a Juwan Maxey three-pointer. The Blue and Gold responded with poise down the stretch. Safford knocked down a crucial three to push the lead back to six, and Rob Whaley Jr. converted a pair of layups in the final minutes to keep Ball State at arm's length. Cian Medley iced the game with a late three-pointer, and Gillespie sealed the victory with a block on Hill's final attempt earning seven-point
The Box Score Story
Gillespie dominated the interior once again, posting his 20th double-double of the season with 22 points and 14 rebounds. He now has double-doubles in 20 of Kent State's 26 games, continuing to lead the nation. Whaley Jr. provided efficient scoring with 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting, while Williamson and Safford each added 12 points. Woidke's three three-pointers off the bench proved crucial in building the first-half cushion. Medley stuffed the stat sheet with eight rebounds, eight assists, and two blocks while running the offense. Kent State shot 69.6% from the free-throw line and dominated the boards 42-33.
Up Next
Kent State will return to play in three days' time as they travel to Bowling Green State University. Tip-off between the Golden Flashes and Falcons is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Stroh Center.
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