The Central Michigan Chippewas (4-12, 0-4 MAC) hope to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the Kent State Golden Flashes (12-3, 3-0 MAC) at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at McGuirk Arena. The game airs on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Kent State vs. Central Michigan
- Game day: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Game time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Kent State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
48.5 |
51 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
43.7 |
189 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
34.7 |
99 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.1 |
85 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
14.0 |
345 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.9 |
96 |
Central Michigan 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
45.3 |
191 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
46.6 |
312 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
30.3 |
290 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.2 |
291 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.7 |
201 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.3 |
220 |
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Kent State vs. Central Michigan Stat Insights
Points
- The 91.0 points the Golden Flashes average are 12.7 more than the Chippewas allow.
- Kent State is 9-1 when scoring more than 78.3 points.
- When Central Michigan gives up fewer than 91.0 points, it is 4-11.
- The Chippewas' 71.9 points per game are 9.6 fewer than the Golden Flashes give up.
- Central Michigan is 4-0 when posting more than 81.5 points.
- Kent State's record is 4-0 when it gives up fewer than 71.9 points.
- The Golden Flashes have totaled 142 more points than their opponents this season (9.5 per game), while the Chippewas have been outscored by 103 (6.4 per game).
Shooting
- The Golden Flashes shoot 48.5% from the field, only 1.9% higher than the Chippewas concede defensively.
- Kent State is 8-0 when shooting higher than 46.6% from the field.
- Central Michigan is 4-5 straight up when shooting over 43.7% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Golden Flashes collect 34.7 rebounds per game, topping the Chippewas by 4.4 boards per contest.
- Kent State is 8-2 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Central Michigan is 0-10 when it falls short on the boards.
- The Golden Flashes average 9.8 offensive rebounds, just 0.9 more than the Chippewas.
- When the Golden Flashes grab more offensive rebounds, they are 4-2 overall. When grabbing fewer, the Chippewas are 1-7.
- Kent State outrebounds opponents by 5.6 per game, but Central Michigan is -2.9 on the boards.
Kent State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/13/2026 |
Buffalo |
Away |
| 1/16/2026 |
Toledo |
Home |
| 1/20/2026 |
Miami (OH) |
Home |
Central Michigan Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/13/2026 |
Miami (OH) |
Away |
| 1/20/2026 |
Ball State |
Home |
| 1/24/2026 |
Western Michigan |
Away |
