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The Northern Illinois Huskies (9-19, 4-12 MAC) will host the Kent State Golden Flashes (21-8, 12-4 MAC) after losing three home games in a row. The contest begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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How to Watch Kent State vs. Northern Illinois
- Game day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Kent State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 45.5 | 166 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.9 | 156 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 36.3 | 25 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.0 | 120 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 348 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.5 | 146 |
Northern Illinois 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 41.8 | 331 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.7 | 339 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.1 | 234 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.1 | 127 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 348 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.1 | 177 |
Kent State vs. Northern Illinois Stat Insights
Points
- The Golden Flashes score 8.6 more points than the Huskies give up (76.4).
- Kent State is 15-4 when putting more than 76.4 points on the board.
- Northern Illinois has a 9-13 record when giving up less than 85.0 points.
- The Huskies' 69.8 points per game are 10.3 fewer than the Golden Flashes give up.
- When posting over 80.1 points, Northern Illinois is 4-0.
- Kent State has a 5-2 record when giving up fewer than 69.8 points.
- The Golden Flashes have outscored opponents by 142 points this season (4.9 per game), but the Huskies have been outscored by 183 points (6.6 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Golden Flashes are shooting 45.5% from the field, 2.2% lower than the Huskies give up.
- Kent State has an 11-1 straight-up record when shooting higher than 47.7% from the field.
- The Huskies shoot 41.8% from the field, 2.1% lower than the Golden Flashes concede.
- Northern Illinois is 7-4 straight up when shooting higher than 43.9% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Golden Flashes average 36.3 rebounds, better than the Huskies by 5.2 boards per game.
- Kent State is 16-5 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Northern Illinois is 2-14 when it falls short on the boards.
- The Golden Flashes average 11.1 offensive boards, topping the Huskies by 1.3 per contest.
- When the Golden Flashes collect more offensive rebounds, they are 11-6 overall. When collecting fewer, the Huskies are 2-9.
- On the boards, Kent State is +6.3 rebounds per game, and Northern Illinois is +1.0.
Kent State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Western Michigan | Home |
Northern Illinois Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Akron | Away |