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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 |
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 |