- Matchup: Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Kent State Golden Flashes
- Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Venue: M.A.C. Center in Kent, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The M.A.C. Center will host an exciting face-off as the Kent State Golden Flashes (2-1) take on the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (1-2) this Tuesday.
In their most recent outing, the Eastern Kentucky Colonels faced Vanderbilt and unfortunately fell short, concluding the match at 92-62. The Colonels recorded a shooting percentage of 33.3% (20 of 60) and hit 8 out of 33 attempts from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they made 14 out of 19 attempts, achieving a success rate of 73.7%. In terms of rebounding, the Colonels secured a total of 27 boards, including 8 offensive rebounds. Additionally, they recorded 9 assists, while committing 10 turnovers and grabbing 6 steals. On defense, the Colonels allowed Vanderbilt to shoot 52.2% from the field, with 36 successful shots out of 69 attempts. Vanderbilt also achieved 19 assists and made 13 steals in the game. They finished with 40 rebounds (11 offensive, 29 defensive) but did not block any shots. At the charity stripe, Vanderbilt converted 10 of 16 attempts, giving them a free throw percentage of 62.5%. From beyond the arc, they successfully made 10 of 28 attempts. The Colonels ended the matchup with 13 fouls, while Vanderbilt committed 20 fouls.
MJ Williams had a notable performance, scoring 20 points while shooting 6 of 13. He played for 30 minutes and collected 2 rebounds, boasting a 46.2% shooting percentage but recorded no assists during the game.
Entering this game, Eastern Kentucky possesses a record of 1-2 for the season. They are averaging 87.7 points per game (ranking 103rd in Division 1) while shooting 43.8% from the field. The Colonels are converting 32.7% of their attempts from downtown (33 of 101) and 72.0% from the free-throw line. As a team, Eastern Kentucky averages 41.0 rebounds per game and has a total of 45 assists this season, ranking them 186th in Division 1 for assists. They commit 12.7 turnovers on average each game and average 17.7 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Colonels are forcing their opponents to commit an average of 13.7 turnovers per game while drawing 20.0 fouls. They are limiting opponents to a 28.9% shooting percentage from beyond the arc and rank 277th in Division 1 by allowing 79.7 points per game. Eastern Kentucky’s defense has an opponent field goal percentage of 46.0% (87 of 189) and permits an average of 38.7 rebounds per game. They are ranked 105th in college basketball for defensive assists, having given up 43 assists in the current season.
In their last game, the Kent State Golden Flashes triumphed over Wright State with a final score of 76-72. On the rebounding front, Kent State allowed Wright State to collect 28 boards, including 7 on the offensive end. The Golden Flashes shot 25.0% from three-point range, making 6 of 24 attempts, and were 12 out of 19 (63.2%) from the free-throw line. Wright State made 27 of 61 shots from the field, resulting in a 44.3% shooting percentage in that game. Kent State finished shooting 40.3% from the field, converting 25 out of 62 shots. They made just 21.7% of their 3-point attempts, successfully converting 5 of 23. Kent State claimed 21 of their 26 tries from the line, marking an 80.8% success rate. Wright State committed 21 fouls during the game, sending the Golden Flashes to the free-throw line 26 times. Kent State also turned the ball over 17 times but managed to register 9 steals in the process. They totaled 41 rebounds, including 27 defensive and 14 offensive boards.
Delrecco Gillespie was a standout player for the Golden Flashes, finishing the game with 26 points over 42 minutes on the court, alongside 2 assists. He shot 10 of 17, achieving an impressive 58.8% field goal percentage, and recorded 17 rebounds.
Kent State holds a season record of 2-1. They average 21.3 fouls per game and convert 71.1% of their free-throw attempts. The Golden Flashes are assisting on 19.7 baskets per game (39th in the nation) while averaging 12.0 turnovers per game. They have scored a total of 293 points so far this season, averaging 97.7 points per game and securing 38.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, Kent State boasts a shooting percentage of 46.7%, placing them 160th in college basketball.
The defense of Kent State concedes 38.7% from long-range (58 of 150) and allows opponents to convert 74.6% of their free throws. Kent State gives up an average of 16.2 assists and 34.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 305th and 155th, respectively, in these defensive metrics. They are currently ranked 352nd in college basketball, allowing 89.8 points per game. The Golden Flashes force 12.4 turnovers per matchup while letting opponents shoot 46.3% from the field (289th in Division 1).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Support Kent State
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