- Matchup: Kent State Golden Flashes vs Central Michigan Chippewas
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: McGuirk Arena, Mount Pleasant, MI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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In an exciting clash, the Central Michigan Chippewas (4-12) will go head-to-head with the Kent State Golden Flashes (12-3) at McGuirk Arena this Saturday.
The Kent State Golden Flashes recently faced off against Bowling Green, emerging victorious with a nail-biting score of 96-93. Kent State showcased an impressive 54.0% shooting from the field (34 of 63) and excelled at long-range, sinking 11 of 25 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they netted 17 out of 19 for an impressive 89.5%. On the boards, the Golden Flashes secured 22 rebounds, including 8 offensive, while also notching 16 assists, 8 turnovers, and 3 steals. Defensively, Kent State allowed their opponents a 50.9% field goal percentage, permitting 29 out of 57 shots. Bowling Green recorded 11 assists and 6 steals, while grabbing 24 rebounds (8 offensive, 16 defensive) but did not record any blocks. The opponents also excelled at the free-throw line, converting 27 out of 31 attempts for an 87.1% success rate and hitting 8 of 20 triples. The Golden Flashes were assessed 22 fouls, while Bowling Green had 21.
Delrecco Gillespie was a key contributor in this matchup, shooting 50.0% from the field with 1 assist in 38 minutes of play. He also grabbed 10 rebounds and led the scoring with 32 points, hitting 9 of 18 shots.
Kent State heads into this contest with a solid 12-3 record this season. They average 91.0 points per game, sitting 13th in the nation, with an impressive 48.5% shooting percentage. The Golden Flashes are equally proficient from three-point range, converting 36.9% of their attempts (156 of 423), and boast a free-throw percentage of 75.1%. As a unit, they average 38.3 rebounds per game and rank 42nd nationally with 269 assists this season, while averaging 14.1 turnovers and committing 19.7 personal fouls each game.
Defensively, the Golden Flashes are forcing an average of 14.0 turnovers per game and average 21.7 fouls conceded. They allow opponents to shoot 36.0% from three, ranking them 335th in the nation regarding points allowed (81.5). Kent State’s opponents have shot 43.7% (409 of 936) from the field, and they concede an average of 33.3 rebounds per game. The Golden Flashes are positioned 284th in Division 1 in assists allowed, having given up 231 assists so far this season.
In their previous matchup, the Central Michigan Chippewas fell short against Akron, losing 82-69. On the glass, Central Michigan allowed Akron to snatch 32 rebounds (10 offensive). The Chippewas shot 40.0% from three, nailing 10 of 25 attempts, and finished the game hitting 6 out of 9 free throws (66.7%). Akron shot 56.9% overall, making 33 of 58 attempts. For Central Michigan, they converted 21 out of 47 field goals for a shooting percentage of 44.7%, and hit 5 of 17 from three (29.4%). They also accomplished a free-throw percentage of 81.5% by converting 22 attempts. Akron committed 19 fouls, giving the Chippewas 27 free-throw opportunities. Central Michigan also turned the ball over 15 times, while securing 10 steals. The Chippewas gathered 18 total rebounds, consisting of 13 defensive and 5 offensive.
Tamario Adley stood out for the Chippewas in this contest, scoring 20 points in 28 minutes of playing time while dishing out 2 assists. He hit 8 of 13 shots for a 61.5% field goal rate and recorded 6 rebounds.
Central Michigan’s current record stands at 4-12 this season. They are shooting 45.3% from the field, ranking 194th nationally. The Chippewas have amassed 1,150 points this year, averaging 71.9 per game, while collecting 33.1 rebounds on average. Their assist rate is 15.4 per game, placing them 122nd in the nation, but they average 12.8 turnovers. The team commits 18.3 personal fouls per game, with a 72.5% free-throw success rate.
Defensively, Central Michigan is 302nd in points allowed, giving up 78.3 points per game. They force an average of 12.4 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.6% from the field (309th). The Chippewas concede 33.5% on three-point attempts (127 of 379) while allowing their opponents to convert 66.8% of their free throws. They allow 16.9 assists and 36.8 rebounds each game, ranking 345th and 288th in those categories, respectively.
Who will prevail in this NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Central Michigan
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