- Matchup: UNC Wilmington Seahawks vs Kent State Golden Flashes
- Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
- Venue: M.A.C. Center, Kent, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The UNC Wilmington Seahawks (1-0) are traveling to the M.A.C. Center this Monday to face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes (0-1).
In their last outing, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks took on Mount Olive and emerged triumphant with a score of 106-77. The Seahawks recorded an impressive 52.1% shooting percentage (37 of 71) and sank 40% of their three-point attempts, making 8 of 20. At the foul line, they converted 24 out of 39 attempts for a 61.5% success rate. On the boards, they collected 45 rebounds, with 15 being offensive. Additionally, the Seahawks dished out 17 assists while forcing 11 turnovers and securing 6 steals. Defensively, UNC Wilmington allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 38% (27 of 71). Mount Olive managed 8 assists and 7 steals while grabbing a total of 29 rebounds (8 offensive, 21 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They hit 84.2% from the free throw line, making 16 of 19 shots, and shot 25.9% from beyond the arc with 7 successes from 27 attempts. In terms of fouls, the Seahawks committed 16, while Mount Olive was called for 26 fouls.
Nolan Hodge shined in this match, posting 21 points on 8 of 14 shooting over 26 minutes, alongside 5 rebounds and 2 assists.
UNC Wilmington enters this contest with a record of 1-0 for the season. They are averaging 106.0 points per game (ranked 26th nationally) while shooting 52.1% from the field. The Seahawks are converting 40.0% of their three-point attempts (8 of 20) and achieving 61.5% from the charity stripe. Team statistics show UNC Wilmington grabbing 53.0 rebounds per game and averaging 17 assists, ranking 206th in Division 1 for assists per game. They give up 14.0 turnovers and average 16.0 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Seahawks force 12.0 turnovers per game while averaging 26.0 personal fouls. They allow 25.9% shooting from three-point range and rank 254th in the nation for points per game allowed (77.0). Their opponents shoot 38.0% from the field (27 of 71) against them, yielding 32.0 rebounds per game as a unit. They are ranked 77th in college basketball for assists allowed with just 8 conceded so far this season.
In their last game, the Kent State Golden Flashes fell to Troy, losing 103-97. On the rebounding front, Kent State allowed Troy 33 total rebounds (6 offensive). The Golden Flashes connected on 46.2% of their three-point attempts (12 of 26) and shot 25 of 33 from the free throw line (75.8%). Troy made 33 of 63 shots, resulting in a field goal percentage of 52.4%. Kent State struggled with a shooting percentage of 38.0%, finishing 30 of 79 from the field. From beyond the arc, the Flashes made 12 of 31 attempts (38.7%). After Troy committed 24 fouls, Kent State capitalized with 33 free throw attempts, while they turned the ball over 14 times, securing 5 steals. The Golden Flashes grabbed 23 defensive rebounds along with 21 offensive boards, totaling 44 rebounds for the game.
Delrecco Gillespie made a notable contribution for the Golden Flashes, scoring 22 points in 37 minutes of play, along with 2 assists. He shot 7 of 14, posting a field goal percentage of 50.0%, and recorded 16 rebounds.
Kent State currently holds an 0-1 record this season. They commit an average of 23.0 fouls per game and shoot 75.8% from the free throw line. The Golden Flashes are averaging 17.0 assists per game, placing them 140th in the nation, while they turn the ball over 14.0 times per game. So far this season, Kent State has scored 97 points and is averaging 45.0 rebounds per contest. In terms of shooting, Kent State has struggled with a 38.0% field goal percentage, placing them 306th in the country.
Defensively, they are ranked lowest in college basketball, allowing 103.0 points per game. They force 12.0 turnovers each game but allow opponents to shoot 52.4% from the field, which is 337th in the nation. The Kent State defense also gives up 46.2% shooting on three-point attempts (12 of 26) and has seen opponents convert 75.8% from the free throw line. They’ve conceded 20.0 assists and 34.0 rebounds on average, ranking 339th and 182nd in Division 1, respectively.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Kent State Golden Flashes and consider the under on total points
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