NEWSLETTER
The No. 13 Kent State Golden Flashes (28-6) will be looking to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament when they square off against the No. 4 Indiana Hoosiers (22-11) on Friday. This 4-13 matchup in the Midwest Region bracket tips off at 9:55 PM.
In its previous game, Indiana lost to Penn State on Saturday, 77-73. Its top scorer was Trayce Jackson-Davis with 24 points. In its most recent game, Kent State defeated Toledo on Saturday, 93-78. Sincere Carry scored a team-high 26 points (and added four assists and three boards).
When is Indiana vs. Kent State and when does it start?
This contest between the Hoosiers and Golden Flashes will take place on Friday, March 17, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 9:55 PM ET.
Where to Watch Indiana vs. Kent State
The Hoosiers and Golden Flashes will hit the hardwood at MVP Arena for this matchup on March 17, and if you want 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 TBS.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Game Preview
Indiana Stats, Odds & Insights
Indiana averages 75.0 points per game (98th in college basketball) while allowing 68.5 per outing (128th in college basketball). It has a +217 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 6.5 points per game.
The Hoosiers are averaging 75.0 points, 9.3 more than the Golden Flashes give up.
Indiana hits 5.7 three-pointers per game (331st in college basketball) at a 37.0% rate (41st in college basketball), compared to the 7.5 per contest its opponents make while shooting 33.2% from deep.
In home games, the Hoosiers are averaging 11.7 more points per game (79.2) than they are on the road (67.5).
Indiana has seen a downturn in scoring lately, racking up 69.1 points per game in its last 10 contests, 5.9 points fewer than the 75.0 it has scored this year.
Kent State Stats, Odds & Insights
Kent State outscores opponents by 10.9 points per game (posting 76.6 points per game, 59th in college basketball, and conceding 65.7 per outing, 52nd in college basketball) and has a +371 scoring differential.
The Golden Flashes put up 8.1 more points per game (76.6) than the Hoosiers concede (68.5).
Kent State connects on 7.9 three-pointers per game (123rd in college basketball) at a 33.6% rate (216th in college basketball), compared to the 6.4 per game its opponents make, at a 30.8% rate.
At home, the Golden Flashes average 83.9 points per game. On the road, they score 68.3.
Kent State is putting up 80.3 points per contest in its previous 10 games, which is 3.7 more than its average for the season (76.6).
Hoosiers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayce Jackson-Davis | 30 | 20.8 | 10.9 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| Jalen Hood-Schifino | 30 | 13.5 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Xavier Johnson | 11 | 9.9 | 3.3 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Race Thompson | 28 | 7.9 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Miller Kopp | 33 | 7.9 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
Golden Flashes Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sincere Carry | 34 | 17.7 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| Malique Jacobs | 33 | 13.0 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Miryne Thomas | 34 | 10.6 | 5.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.9 |
| Jalen Sullinger | 34 | 8.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Giovanni Santiago | 23 | 7.5 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
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