The Kent State Golden Flashes (12-4, 3-1 MAC) hit the road in MAC action against the Buffalo Bulls (13-3, 3-1 MAC) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
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How to Watch Kent State vs. Buffalo
- Game day: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Game time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Kent State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
47.9 |
63 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
43.8 |
188 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35.4 |
71 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.7 |
116 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
14.1 |
349 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.6 |
110 |
Buffalo 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
48.4 |
52 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.8 |
254 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
29.3 |
317 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
27.8 |
33 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.1 |
66 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.5 |
199 |
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Kent State vs. Buffalo Stat Insights
Points
- The Golden Flashes put up 18.8 more points than the Bulls concede (71.8).
- Kent State is 11-3 when putting more than 71.8 points on the board.
- Buffalo has a 13-2 record when conceding fewer than 90.6 points.
- The Bulls average 79.9 points, just 2.0 fewer than the Golden Flashes concede.
- When putting up more than 81.9 points, Buffalo is 7-0.
- Kent State is 8-0 when it gives up fewer than 79.9 points.
- The Golden Flashes have outscored opponents by 140 points this year (8.7 per game), and the Bulls have scored 129 more than their opponents (8.1 per game).
Shooting
- The Golden Flashes shoot 47.9% from the field, 3.1% higher than the Bulls allow defensively.
- In games when Kent State shoots higher than 44.8% from the field, it is 9-0 overall.
- The Bulls shoot 48.4% from the field, just 4.6% higher than the Golden Flashes allow.
- Buffalo is 11-1 when shooting better than 43.8% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Golden Flashes pull down 35.4 boards per game, 6.1 more than the Bulls.
- When Kent State has the rebounding advantage, it is 4-1. When posting fewer boards, Buffalo is 4-3.
- The Golden Flashes average 10.5 offensive boards, topping the Bulls by 1.9 per contest.
- The Golden Flashes are 4-3 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Bulls are 6-2 when they fall short there.
- Kent State is +5.7 in terms of rebounds per game, and Buffalo is +1.5.
Kent State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/16/2026 |
Toledo |
Home |
| 1/20/2026 |
Miami (OH) |
Home |
| 1/24/2026 |
Eastern Michigan |
Away |
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/17/2026 |
Miami (OH) |
Away |
| 1/20/2026 |
Akron |
Home |
| 1/23/2026 |
UMass |
Home |