Kent State Tops Bowling Green in Close Contest
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Stroh Center
Kent State Golden Flashes 78, Bowling Green Falcons 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Kent State Golden Flashes vs Bowling Green Falcons?
Kent State Golden Flashes beat Bowling Green Falcons 78-71 at Stroh Center on February 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Kent State Golden Flashes vs Bowling Green Falcons?
Bowling Green Falcons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Bowling Green Falcons with a final score of 78-71 at the Stroh Center. This victory marks Kent State's continued dominance over Bowling Green, extending their winning streak in head-to-head matchups to three games. The Golden Flashes have now won all three encounters this season and last, with previous scores of 96-93, 91-84, and 75-57 in favor of Kent State.
Kent State entered the game with a record of 20-7, showcasing a strong recent form of 7-3 over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 78.5 points scored while allowing 77.0 points during this stretch. Their away record stood at 4-2, demonstrating their ability to perform on the road. In their last outing, they secured a 75-68 victory against the Ball State Cardinals.
On the other hand, Bowling Green, with a record of 16-11, has had a more mixed performance lately, going 5-5 in their last ten games and currently riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 71.2 points scored and allowed 69.9 points during this period. Their home record was 3-2, indicating a solid performance at the Stroh Center, where they recently defeated the Toledo Rockets 80-70.
The game was closely contested throughout, with both teams exchanging leads and scoring runs. Key moments included several free throws made by Kent State's Quinn Woidke and Delrecco Gillespie in the second half, which helped maintain their lead. The Falcons struggled to keep pace, despite their efforts, including a late three-point jumper from Makhi Leach.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this crucial matchup. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Bowling Green favored with a spread of -1.5 and a total set at 151.5 points. The moneyline odds were -135.0 for Bowling Green and 114.0 for Kent State, reflecting the close nature of the contest.
Conditions for the game were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the Stroh Center was likely charged, given the stakes of the matchup and the rivalry between the two teams. Fans witnessed a high-energy game with significant plays from both sides.
Viewers should have noted the importance of free-throw shooting in this game, as Kent State capitalized on their opportunities at the line, particularly in the second half, which proved pivotal in securing their victory. Overall, the matchup showcased the competitive spirit of NCAAB, with Kent State continuing to assert their dominance over Bowling Green.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | BGSU -1.5 | 151.5 o -110 / u -110 | Kent State Golden Flashes +114 · Bowling Green Falcons -135 |
Leaders
- PointsJavontae Campbell22Bowling Green Falcons
- AssistsJavontae Campbell4Bowling Green Falcons
- ReboundsSam Towns11Bowling Green Falcons
- PointsMorgan Safford27Kent State Golden Flashes
- AssistsCian Medley6Kent State Golden Flashes
- ReboundsRayvon Griffith9Kent State Golden Flashes
Recent form
Bowling Green Falcons
Last 10: 5-5Streak W271.2 scored · 69.9 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W80-70vs Toledo RocketsFeb 14
- W68-52at Northern Illinois HuskiesFeb 12
- L54-91at Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 7
- W77-52vs Ball State CardinalsFeb 4
- L59-62at Central Michigan ChippewasFeb 1
- L78-89vs Buffalo BullsJan 28
- L72-73at Toledo RocketsJan 24
- W72-54at Western Michigan BroncosJan 21
- W85-79vs Eastern Michigan EaglesJan 17
- L67-77vs Akron ZipsJan 10
Kent State Golden Flashes
Last 10: 7-3Streak W278.5 scored · 77 allowed per game4-2 away
- W75-68at Ball State CardinalsFeb 14
- W95-91vs Eastern Michigan EaglesFeb 12
- L65-66at Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 7
- W75-72at Toledo RocketsFeb 4
- L52-69at Akron ZipsJan 30
- W72-57vs Ohio BobcatsJan 28
- W76-75at Eastern Michigan EaglesJan 24
- L101-107vs Miami (OH) RedHawksJan 21
- W87-84vs Toledo RocketsJan 16
- W87-81at Buffalo BullsJan 13
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Kent State Golden Flashes | Bowling Green Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-53 | 21-53 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 40 |
| Three-pointers | 10-27 | 4-19 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 21 |
| Free throws | 28-40 | 25-36 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 69 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 29 |
| Assists | 11 | 7 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 16 | 32 |
| Fouls | 26 | 29 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 7 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 61 | 28 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half50-42Cian Medley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-42Cian Medley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-43Javontae Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-43Morgan Safford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-45Josiah Shackelford makes layup
- 2nd Half54-45Cian Medley makes 12-foot jumper
- 2nd Half55-45Cian Medley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-45Quinn Woidke makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jahari Williamson assists)
- 2nd Half58-48Sam Towns makes 23-foot three point jumper (Javontae Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half58-50Troy Glover II makes layup (Justin Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half58-52Troy Glover II makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half58-53Javontae Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-54Javontae Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-54Morgan Safford makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half63-54Morgan Safford makes 5-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half63-55Troy Glover II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-56Troy Glover II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-56Cian Medley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-56Cian Medley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-58Javontae Campbell makes driving layup
- 2nd Half65-60Javontae Campbell makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half66-60Quinn Woidke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-60Quinn Woidke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-62Javontae Campbell makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-63Javontae Campbell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half67-65Javontae Campbell makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-65Morgan Safford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-65Morgan Safford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-65Quinn Woidke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-67Javontae Campbell makes driving layup
- 2nd Half71-67Rayvon Griffith makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-67Morgan Safford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-67Morgan Safford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-68Mayar Wol makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-68Quinn Woidke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-68Quinn Woidke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-71Makhi Leach makes 27-foot three point jumper (Mayar Wol assists)
- 2nd Half76-71Delrecco Gillespie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-71Delrecco Gillespie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-71Delrecco Gillespie makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Bowling Green Falcons, below favours Kent State Golden Flashes.
Venue
- Stroh CenterBowling Green, OH
- Attendance2223
- OfficialsGreg Langsdorf, Mark Riggs, Alex Landis
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