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Golden Flashes Fall at UNCW

WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Kent State University Men's Basketball team fell to the University of North Carolina Wilmington by a 91-73 final on Wednesday. The Golden Flashes (1-2) opened with a 6-0 lead and led 10-4 early, but the Seahawks answered with a 22-0 run and carried a 49-30 advantage into the break. Kent State outscored UNCW 43-42 in the second half but could not close the gap, getting no closer than 16. A paor fo Golden Flashes scored in double figures, led by Chansey Willis Jr.'s game-high 26 points.

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Nov 11

Golden Flashes Travel to UNC Wilmington for Early Season Non-Conference Test

WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Kent State University men's basketball team (1-1) is back on the court on Wednesday, Nov. 11 on the road at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (2-0). The Golden Flashes tip-off against the Seahawks inside Trask Coliseum at 7:00 p.m. ET. It will mark just the third meeting in history between the two programs after meeting last season in Kent.

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Nov 10

Golden Flashes Roll Past Roberts Wesleyan 102-50 in Home Opener

KENT – The Kent State University Men's Basketball team put together a dominant all-around performance in its home opener Friday night, defeating Roberts Wesleyan 102-50 inside the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. The Golden Flashes (1-1) led from start to finish, taking a 49-15 lead into the break, and stretching the margin to as many as 58 points in the second half. Six Golden Flashes scored in double figures, led by Latif Diouf's 15 points.

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Nov 6

102

Golden Flashes to Host Roberts Wesleyan in Friday Night Home Opener

KENT - The Kent State University men's basketball team opens its home slate on Friday, Nov. 6 against the Roberts Wesleyan University Redhawks inside the M.A.C. Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The Golden Flashes are seeking to bounce back from a loss at Louisiana Tech University and capture their 21st home opening victory out of the last 22 attempts. It will also mark the home debut for Kent State's eight newcomers to the 2026-2027 roster.

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Nov 5

102

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