Kent State vs. Central Michigan Time, TV & Stream – Feb. 24

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The Kent State Golden Flashes (20-7, 11-3 MAC) will try to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Central Michigan Chippewas (9-18, 5-9 MAC) on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Kent State vs. Central Michigan

  • Game day: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  • Game time: 7 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ESPN+
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Kent State 2025-26 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 45.5 167
Opp. Field Goal % 43.3 123
Rebounds Per Game 36.9 17
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 30.1 123
Turnovers Per Game 13.6 347
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 11.4 157

Central Michigan 2025-26 Season Stats

Stat Rank
Field Goal % 46.5 110
Opp. Field Goal % 45.7 268
Rebounds Per Game 29.9 290
Opp. Rebounds Per Game 32.4 263
Turnovers Per Game 11.6 230
Opp. Turnovers Per Game 11.5 152

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Kent State vs. Central Michigan Stat Insights

Points

  • The Golden Flashes score 9.1 more points than the Chippewas concede (76.6).
  • Kent State is 14-4 when putting more than 76.6 points on the board.
  • When Central Michigan allows less than 85.7 points, it is 9-13.
  • The Chippewas' 73.6 points per game are 6.1 fewer than the Golden Flashes allow.
  • When putting up more than 79.7 points, Central Michigan is 8-2.
  • Kent State's record is 10-2 when it allows less than 73.6 points.
  • The Golden Flashes have outscored opponents by 162 points this season (6.0 per game), but the Chippewas have been outscored by 83 points (3.0 per game).

Shooting

  • The Golden Flashes shoot 45.5% from the field, only 0.2% lower than the Chippewas concede defensively.
  • Kent State has a 12-1 straight-up record when shooting better than 45.7% from the field.
  • The Chippewas shoot 46.5% from the field, 3.2% higher than the Golden Flashes concede.
  • This season Central Michigan is 8-8 when the team shoots over 43.3% from the field.

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Rebounding

  • The Golden Flashes pull down 36.9 rebounds per game, topping the Chippewas by 7.0 boards per contest.
  • Kent State is 15-5 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Central Michigan is 2-14 when it falls short on the boards.
  • The Golden Flashes average 11.2 offensive boards, which is 2.2 more than the Chippewas.
  • When the Golden Flashes grab more offensive rebounds, they are 10-5 overall. When grabbing fewer, the Chippewas are 4-9.
  • Kent State is +6.8 in terms of rebounds per game, but Central Michigan is -2.5.

Kent State Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
2/27/2026 Akron Home
3/3/2026 Northern Illinois Away
3/6/2026 Western Michigan Home

Central Michigan Upcoming Games

Date Opponent Home/Away
2/28/2026 Buffalo Away
3/3/2026 Akron Home
3/6/2026 Ball State Away

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