- Matchup: Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Toledo Rockets
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Venue: Savage Arena, Toledo, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Toledo Rockets (11-10) are set to face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes (16-6) at Savage Arena this Tuesday.
In their most recent game, the Kent State Golden Flashes suffered a defeat against Akron, ending the contest with a score of 69-52. The Golden Flashes accumulated 15 fouls, while Akron recorded 19. From beyond the arc, Kent State converted 11 out of 34 attempts. Akron shot 66.7% from the free-throw line, making 8 of 12. On the boards, Akron secured a total of 37 rebounds (9 offensive and 28 defensive) but failed to achieve any blocks. Akron also provided 17 assists and recorded 2 steals. Defensively, Kent State allowed their opponent to shoot 41.7% from the field, as they made 25 of 60 attempts. Kent State registered 6 assists, created 13 turnovers, and achieved 9 steals. They grabbed 48 rebounds, with 22 being offensive. From the charity stripe, the Golden Flashes made 13 of 21 free throws at a rate of 61.9%. Offensively, Kent State ended with a field goal percentage of 28.4% (19 of 67) and connected on just 1 out of 23 three-point attempts.
Delrecco Gillespie was a standout performer, scoring 17 points on 6 of 14 shooting in 24 minutes of play, along with 6 rebounds. He finished the game with a shooting percentage of 42.9%, but did not register any assists.
Kent State enters this matchup boasting a record of 16-6 for the season. The team averages 87.5 points per game (17th in the nation) with a field-goal percentage of 46.3%. From three-point range, the Golden Flashes are hitting 35.0% (212 of 605) and stand at 74.8% from the free-throw line. Collectively, they average 41.0 rebounds per game and have dished out 375 assists on the season, ranking them 30th in the nation. They turn the ball over an average of 14.4 times per game while committing 20.0 personal fouls.
On the defensive end, the Golden Flashes are forcing an average of 12.3 turnovers per game and are committing 21.6 personal fouls. They allow 34.4% shooting from three-point range and currently rank 336th nationwide in points allowed per game (81.0). Kent State gives up a shooting percentage of 43.3% (604 of 1,394) and averages 33.6 rebounds per contest, placing them 326th in college basketball in assists allowed with 341 surrendered this season.
In their latest outing, the Toledo Rockets secured a victory with a score of 73-55 against Ball State. The Rockets allowed Ball State to grab 31 total rebounds (10 offensive). Toledo made 20.0% of their three-point attempts, connecting on 4 out of 20 and shot 19 out of 27 from the free-throw line (70.4%). Ball State managed to shoot 16 of 51 from the field, resulting in a 31.4% shooting percentage for the game. On the offensive end, Toledo concluded the game shooting 27 of 55, achieving a percentage of 49.1%. From three-point range, the Rockets converted 7 of their 22 attempts (31.8%) and made 12 free throws for an impressive 85.7% rate. The Rockets faced 13 fouls from Ball State, leading to 14 charity stripe attempts. Toledo committed 13 turnovers but recorded 9 steals. They secured 26 defensive boards and 4 offensive boards, totaling 30 rebounds in the game.
Sonny Wilson was instrumental for the Rockets, hitting 8 of 15 shots (53.3%) and contributing 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists during his 34 minutes on the court.
Toledo has compiled a season record of 11-10. The Rockets average 15.0 fouls per game and connect on 77.9% of their free throws. They provide 16.0 assists per game (ranking 78th in college) and average 11.0 turnovers each game. Toledo has scored 1,726 points this season (82.2 per game) and has an average of 34.1 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Rockets are shooting at 47.7%, placing them 56th nationwide.
The Toledo defense allows opponents to shoot 35.2% from beyond the arc (181 of 514) and 68.7% from the free-throw line. They permit an average of 16.0 assists and 35.1 rebounds per game, ranking 327th and 220th in those categories respectively. Defensively, Toledo ranks 305th in college in points per game allowed (78.9) and allows teams to shoot 48.3% from the field (350th in D-1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Toledo
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