Kent State Golden Flashes (19-5, 9-2 MAC) at Buffalo Bulls (12-12, 6-5 MAC)
Buffalo, New York; Friday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo plays the Kent State Golden Flashes after LaQuill Hardnett scored 21 points in Buffalo’s 102-97 win over the Eastern Michigan Eagles.
The Bulls have gone 9-3 at home. Buffalo has a 2-0 record in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Golden Flashes are 9-2 in MAC play. Kent State averages 75.1 points and has outscored opponents by 11.0 points per game.
TOP PERFORMERS: Curtis Jones is averaging 15.9 points and 5.2 rebounds for the Bulls. Isaiah Adams is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Buffalo.
Sincere Carry is scoring 16.9 points per game with 3.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists for the Golden Flashes. Malique Jacobs is averaging 12.2 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 36.0% over the last 10 games for Kent State.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bulls: 5-5, averaging 82.5 points, 36.5 rebounds, 16.9 assists, 7.2 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.0 points per game.
Golden Flashes: 8-2, averaging 75.0 points, 33.0 rebounds, 11.6 assists, 7.7 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.6 points.
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