- Matchup: Kent State Golden Flashes vs Bowling Green Falcons
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Venue: Stroh Center, Bowling Green, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Kent State Golden Flashes (19-7) journey to Stroh Center this Tuesday to challenge the Bowling Green Falcons (16-10).
In their previous matchup, the Kent State Golden Flashes overcame Ball State with a final score of 75-68. The Golden Flashes were assessed 21 personal fouls, while Ball State incurred 15. Kent State converted 8 of 24 three-point attempts, whereas Ball State achieved a 73.3% free throw success rate by hitting 22 of 30. Ball State also accumulated 28 rebounds (6 offensive, 22 defensive) without any blocks. They managed 15 assists and recorded 10 steals during the game. Defensively, Kent State limited their opponent to 33.9% shooting from the field, allowing 19 buckets on 56 tries. The Golden Flashes provided 15 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and recording 9 steals. Kent State excelled in rebounding with a total of 40, including 9 offensive boards. From the free throw line, the Golden Flashes converted 16 of 23 attempts for a 69.6% shooting average. They concluded the game with a 43.9% field goal percentage (25 of 57) and sunk 9 of their 26 three-point attempts.
A standout in this game was Delrecco Gillespie, who scored 22 points with a remarkable 7 of 10 shooting. He played 37 minutes and secured 14 rebounds while achieving a field goal percentage of 70.0%. Additionally, he tallied 2 assists.
Kent State enters the game with a record of 19-7 this season. They average 13.9 turnovers per game and commit 19.4 fouls per contest. As a team, they grab 40.4 rebounds per game and have tallied 428 assists, ranking 54th nationally in assists. The Golden Flashes have a three-point shooting accuracy of 35.1% (250 of 712) and a free throw percentage of 74.3%. They score an average of 86.0 points per game, placing them 20th in college basketball, while shooting 45.8% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Golden Flashes force 12.2 turnovers per game while averaging 21.0 personal fouls. They rank 300th in college basketball for assists allowed, surrendering 389 throughout the season. Kent State permits a field goal percentage of 43.4% (709 of 1,633) and averages 34.0 rebounds allowed per game. Opponents connect on 34.1% of three-point attempts as the Golden Flashes rank 331st in points per game allowed, conceding 80.0.
Bowling Green’s last outing was a triumph over Toledo, concluding at 80-70. The Falcons secured 27 defensive rebounds alongside 8 offensive boards for a total of 35. They recorded only 7 turnovers while achieving 7 steals during the matchup. Toledo committed 16 personal fouls, giving Bowling Green 19 opportunities from the free-throw line, hitting 13 for a rate of 68.4%. From beyond the arc, Bowling Green excelled, making 11 of 21 attempts (52.4%). Overall, the Falcons shot 28 of 59 from the floor with a rate of 47.5%. They limited Toledo to 25 of 64 shooting, which translates to 39.1%. Bowling Green completed the game by hitting 41.7% on three-pointers, sinking 10 of 24, and also converting 10 of 13 from the charity stripe (76.9%). In rebounding, they allowed Toledo to gather a total of 36 boards, including 11 offensive rebounds.
Javontae Campbell played a pivotal role for the Falcons, scoring 19 points in 39 minutes and assisting 5 times in this matchup. He boasted a field goal percentage of 61.5% by shooting 8 of 13 and recorded 4 rebounds.
This season, Bowling Green holds a 16-10 record. Their offensive unit shoots 48.4% from the field, ranking them 37th nationally. The Falcons have scored 2,141 points this season, averaging 82.3 points per game, and collect 36.0 rebounds on average. They distribute assists at a rate of 14.7 per game (ranking 133rd) and maintain an average of 11.8 turnovers per game. Bowling Green commits 17.4 personal fouls per contest and hit 73.8% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Bowling Green allows opponents to shoot 33.3% from beyond the three-point line (209 of 627) and concede 71.8% from the charity stripe. They average 13.5 assists and 33.0 rebounds surrendered per game, ranking 189th and 100th in the nation respectively. The Falcons are positioned 84th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 70.2. They force an average of 15.7 turnovers each game and permit opponents to shoot 43.0% from the floor, ranking 118th in Division 1.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Pick: Back Bowling Green
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