NEWSLETTER
The Kent State Golden Flashes (25-6, 15-3 MAC) will attempt to extend a three-game winning streak when they host the Northern Illinois Huskies (13-18, 9-9 MAC) on March 9, 2023 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
In its previous game, Kent State defeated Akron on Friday, 89-84 in OT. Its high scorer was Sincere Carry with 35 points. Northern Illinois won its most recent game against Eastern Michigan, 85-66, on Friday. Zarique Nutter starred with 19 points, and also had four boards and two assists.
When is Kent State vs. Northern Illinois and when does it start?
This contest between the Golden Flashes and Huskies will take place on Thursday, March 9, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 4:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Kent State vs. Northern Illinois
The Golden Flashes and Huskies will hit the hardwood at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for this matchup on March 9, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Game Preview
Kent State Stats, Odds & Insights
Kent State has a +331 scoring differential, topping opponents by 10.6 points per game. It is putting up 76.0 points per game to rank 78th in college basketball and is giving up 65.4 per outing to rank 48th in college basketball.
The Golden Flashes put up just 1.0 more point than the Huskies allow (75.0).
Kent State makes 7.8 three-pointers per game (133rd in college basketball), 1.4 more than its opponents (6.4). It is shooting 33.7% from deep (211th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 30.9%.
The Golden Flashes score 83.9 points per game when playing at home, compared to 68.3 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 15.6 points per contest.
On offense, Kent State has increased its production a little bit over its last 10 games, scoring 77.8 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 76.0 it has put up over the course of this year.
Northern Illinois Stats, Odds & Insights
Northern Illinois puts up 72.5 points per game (163rd in college basketball) while allowing 75.0 per contest (312th in college basketball). It has a -78 scoring differential and has been outscored by 2.5 points per game.
The Huskies’ 72.5 points per game are 7.1 more than the Golden Flashes concede.
Northern Illinois hits 7.4 three-pointers per game (186th in college basketball) at a 34.8% rate (151st in college basketball), compared to the 7.2 its opponents make, shooting 33.1% from deep.
In 2022-23 the Huskies are averaging 8.4 more points per game at home (77.6) than away (69.2).
Northern Illinois has played better offensively over its last 10 games, tallying 77.0 points per contest, 4.5 more than its season average of 72.5.
Golden Flashes Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sincere Carry | 31 | 17.5 | 3.7 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Malique Jacobs | 30 | 12.6 | 5.0 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Miryne Thomas | 31 | 10.1 | 5.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 2.0 |
| Jalen Sullinger | 31 | 8.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Giovanni Santiago | 23 | 7.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
Huskies Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keshawn Williams | 15 | 17.9 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| David Coit | 28 | 15.7 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| Zarique Nutter | 30 | 12.4 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Darweshi Hunter | 28 | 9.4 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Kaleb Thornton | 29 | 8.9 | 2.8 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
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