Kent State Defeats Eastern Kentucky 93-78 in NCAAB Showdown
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · M.A.C. Center
Kent State Golden Flashes 93, Eastern Kentucky Colonels 78, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Kent State Golden Flashes?
Kent State Golden Flashes beat Eastern Kentucky Colonels 93-78 at M.A.C. Center on November 18, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Kent State Golden Flashes emerged victorious against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, winning 93-78 at the M.A.C. Center on November 19, 2025. This game showcased Kent State's strong home performance, as they improved their home record to 5-1, while Eastern Kentucky fell to 1-3 on the road.
Kent State has been on a solid run lately, holding a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, although they faced a setback in their previous outing, losing to the Akron Zips 68-75. Despite that loss, they have averaged 80.8 points scored per game while allowing 77.3 points during this stretch. Their recent form at home has been particularly impressive, with a home record of 4-1 and an average of 82.4 points scored in their last five games, while allowing 79.2 points.
In contrast, Eastern Kentucky has struggled recently, currently on a three-game losing streak. Their record over the last ten games stands at 4-6, and they have averaged 80.4 points scored per game but have allowed a concerning 85.1 points. Their away record is particularly troubling at 1-3, with their last five games yielding a record of 2-3 and an average of 81.6 points scored against an average of 88.0 points allowed.
The two teams had met previously in the same season, with Kent State winning that encounter decisively as well, 93-78, indicating a strong head-to-head advantage. This victory marked Kent State's second consecutive win over Eastern Kentucky, further establishing their dominance in this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams were expected to field their best players for this contest. The conditions at the M.A.C. Center were optimal for basketball, contributing to an exciting atmosphere for fans and players alike.
The betting market had priced Kent State as the clear favorite, reflecting their strong home performance and overall form. The odds indicated a high probability of victory for Kent State, aligning with their eventual win.
As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that highlighted Kent State's offensive capabilities. Notable moments included a layup by Delrecco Gillespie and a three-point jumper by Cian Medley, both of which contributed to Kent State's commanding lead. The final quarter saw Eastern Kentucky attempt to close the gap, but Kent State maintained control, ultimately sealing the game with a dunk from Gillespie.
Overall, this matchup served as a testament to Kent State's strength at home and their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, while Eastern Kentucky will need to regroup and address their defensive struggles moving forward.
Leaders
- PointsDelrecco Gillespie25Kent State Golden Flashes
- AssistsCian Medley6Kent State Golden Flashes
- ReboundsDelrecco Gillespie11Kent State Golden Flashes
- PointsMontavious Myrick15Eastern Kentucky Colonels
- AssistsTurner Buttry4Eastern Kentucky Colonels
- ReboundsMontavious Myrick8Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Recent form
Kent State Golden Flashes
Last 10: 7-3Streak L180.8 scored · 77.3 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L68-75at Akron ZipsMar 13
- W86-75vs Ohio BobcatsMar 12
- W86-78vs Western Michigan BroncosMar 7
- W102-76at Northern Illinois HuskiesMar 4
- L70-92vs Akron ZipsFeb 28
- W83-81vs Central Michigan ChippewasFeb 25
- W78-71at Bowling Green FalconsFeb 18
- W75-68at Ball State CardinalsFeb 14
- W95-91vs Eastern Michigan EaglesFeb 12
- L65-66at Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 7
Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Last 10: 4-6Streak L380.4 scored · 85.1 allowed per game1-3 away
- L76-92vs Stetson HattersMar 4
- L77-80vs Lipscomb BisonsFeb 28
- L79-96vs Queens University RoyalsFeb 26
- W95-92at Bellarmine KnightsFeb 22
- W81-80vs West Georgia WolvesFeb 19
- L78-84at North Alabama LionsFeb 15
- L61-75at Lipscomb BisonsFeb 12
- W100-88vs Stetson HattersFeb 7
- W76-74vs Florida Gulf Coast EaglesFeb 6
- L81-90at Central Arkansas BearsJan 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Valley | 25-9 | - | 14-4 |
| California Baptist | 25-9 | 1 | 13-5 |
| Utah Tech | 19-15 | 2 | 11-7 |
| UT Arlington | 18-14 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Southern Utah | 10-22 | 7 | 6-12 |
| Tarleton State | 14-18 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Abilene Christian | 14-19 | 9 | 5-13 |
| Miami (OH) | 32-2 | - | 18-0 |
| Akron | 29-6 | 1 | 17-1 |
| Kent State | 24-10 | 4 | 14-4 |
| Toledo | 19-15 | 7 | 11-7 |
| Bowling Green | 18-14 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Ohio | 15-17 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Buffalo | 17-15 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Massachusetts | 17-16 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Ball State | 12-19 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Central Michigan | 10-21 | 12 | 6-12 |
| Western Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Eastern Kentucky Colonels | Kent State Golden Flashes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-65 | 30-59 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 11-37 | 7-22 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 32 |
| Free throws | 15-24 | 26-37 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 70 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 29 |
| Assists | 8 | 17 |
| Steals | 7 | 8 |
| Blocks | 6 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 25 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 46 |
| Fouls | 30 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 24 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-64Yvens Paul made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-66Delrecco Gillespie made Layup. Assisted by Cian Medley.
- 2nd Half46-66Austin Ball made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-67Rob Whaley Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-68Rob Whaley Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-70Rob Whaley Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-70Tyler Jackson made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-70MJ Williams made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Montavious Myrick.
- 2nd Half54-70Tyler Jackson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-71Rob Whaley Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-71Montavious Myrick made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-71Montavious Myrick made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-73Delrecco Gillespie made Layup. Assisted by Cian Medley.
- 2nd Half59-73Juan Cranford Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by MJ Williams.
- 2nd Half59-74Cian Medley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-74Juan Cranford Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half62-75Delrecco Gillespie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-76Delrecco Gillespie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-76Juan Cranford Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half66-76Tyler Jackson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-76Tyler Jackson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-77Cian Medley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-78Cian Medley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-80Delrecco Gillespie made Layup. Assisted by Cian Medley.
- 2nd Half67-82Rob Whaley Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-83Rob Whaley Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-83Montavious Myrick made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-83Montavious Myrick made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-83Turner Buttry made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-84Delrecco Gillespie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-85Delrecco Gillespie made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-85Montavious Myrick made Jumper.
- 2nd Half73-87Delrecco Gillespie made Layup.
- 2nd Half74-87Turner Buttry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-90Cian Medley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Quinn Woidke.
- 2nd Half74-91Quinn Woidke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-91Turner Buttry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-91Turner Buttry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-93Delrecco Gillespie made Dunk. Assisted by Cian Medley.
- 2nd Half78-93Jalen Cooper made Two Point Tip Shot.
Win probability
Above the line favours Kent State Golden Flashes, below favours Eastern Kentucky Colonels.
Venue
- M.A.C. CenterKent, OH
- Attendance1802
- OfficialsTodd Von Sossan, Mark Riggs, Mason Siler
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