- Matchup: Western Michigan Broncos vs Kent State Golden Flashes
- Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
- Venue: M.A.C. Center, Kent, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Western Michigan Broncos (10-20) head to the M.A.C. Center this Friday, looking to secure a win against the Kent State Golden Flashes (22-8).
In their previous game, the Western Michigan Broncos faced off against Ball State, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 74-71. In terms of fouls, the Broncos recorded 13 compared to Ball State’s 19. From beyond the arc, they managed to hit 5 of 13 attempts. Ball State converted 11 of 19 from the free throw line, resulting in a 57.9% success rate. The Broncos secured a total of 34 rebounds (6 offensive, 28 defensive), while Ball State claimed 31 (6 offensive, 25 defensive) without any blocks. During the matchup, Western Michigan logged 9 assists and managed to force 6 turnovers, with 1 steal. The Broncos concluded with a field goal success rate of 41.1% (23 of 56) while netting 6 of their 19 three-point shots.
Justice Williams shone in this game, scoring 22 points on 8 of 17 shooting. He spent the entire 40 minutes on the floor, also securing 6 rebounds and delivering 1 assist.
As the Broncos prepare for this clash, they hold a record of 10-20 this season. They average 12.2 turnovers per game while committing approximately 18.8 personal fouls. Their performance on the boards includes an average of 36.4 rebounds and a total of 378 assists this season, ranking them 282nd nationally. Western Michigan has a three-point shooting accuracy of 35.0% (215 of 615) and makes 74.2% of their free throws. On average, they score 74.7 points per game, placing 214th in college basketball, while boasting a field goal percentage of 44.2%.
Defensively, the Broncos force an average of 9.8 turnovers per game, while receiving 17.3 personal fouls. They currently rank 288th in college basketball in assists allowed, having conceded 449 this season. The Broncos allow a shooting percentage of 46.0% (820 of 1,781) while giving up an average of 34.5 rebounds per game. Opponents shoot 35.4% from three-point range against them, and Western Michigan ranks 319th in points allowed per game, with 79.3.
In their last outing, the Kent State Golden Flashes triumphed over Northern Illinois with a commanding score of 102-76. They amassed 26 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 36 boards for the game. They lost possession 9 times while achieving 9 steals against their opponents. Northern Illinois committed 25 fouls, leading Kent State to the free-throw line for 35 attempts, of which they successfully converted 29, yielding an 82.9% success rate. From three-point territory, Kent State made 15 out of 33 attempts (45.5%), while their overall floor shooting stood at 47.5% (29 of 61). The Golden Flashes allowed Northern Illinois to convert 22 of 55 field goal attempts, resulting in a 40.0% shooting percentage. The opponent struggled from the three-point line, managing just 23.1% (6 of 26), and Kent State hit 26 of 36 free throws (72.2%). On the boards, they permitted Northern Illinois to secure 27 total rebounds (7 offensive).
Delrecco Gillespie was impactful for the Golden Flashes, contributing 18 points in just 23 minutes of action, along with 2 assists and 4 rebounds. He finished the game with a shooting percentage of 38.5%, making 5 of 13 attempts.
Kent State boasts an impressive record of 22-8 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 45.6% from the field, ranking 160th in Division 1. They have accumulated 2,568 points this season, averaging 85.6 points per game while grabbing 39.8 rebounds per game. Their assist rate stands at 16.4 per game (48th nationally), with an average of 13.6 turnovers committed. Additionally, Kent State averages 19.5 personal fouls per game and converts 74.2% of their free throw attempts.
Defensively, Kent State allows opponents to shoot 34.4% from the three-point line (273 of 793), with opponents hitting 72.2% from the charity stripe. They permit an average of 14.7 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 281st and 157th, respectively. The Golden Flashes rank 332nd in points allowed per game with 80.0, while forcing an average of 12.4 turnovers, allowing opposing teams to shoot 43.8% from the floor (154th in college basketball).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Selection: Bet on Western Michigan
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