Kent State defeats Buffalo 81-87

Kent State Edges Out Buffalo in Thrilling Conference Showdown

The Kent State Golden Flashes (AWAY) came out on top, defeating the Buffalo Bulls (HOME) 87-81 in a closely contested conference matchup at Alumni Arena. The victory marks a significant win for the Golden Flashes, who improve their standing in the league.

In the first half, the Bulls took an early lead, outscoring the Golden Flashes 30-44 to take a slim 54-44 advantage into halftime. However, Kent State came out strong in the second half, using a balanced attack to outscore Buffalo by six points and secure the win.

The game's largest lead was held by Buffalo, but Kent State's consistent shooting kept them within striking distance throughout. The Golden Flashes' Delrecco Gillespie led all scorers with 20 points, while Cian Medley chipped in with 15 points and 12 assists.

Buffalo's Daniel Freitag was the Bulls' top scorer, netting 33 points on 6-13 three-point shooting. However, his team struggled with turnovers, committing five in the game compared to Kent State's 12.

The Golden Flashes' success on offense can be attributed to their ability to score efficiently from beyond the arc. They shot 39% from three-point range, while Buffalo struggled with just 42%. The Golden Flashes also outrebounded their opponents by 13 boards.

Despite being on the road, Kent State's balanced attack and improved shooting made all the difference in this matchup. The win marks a significant victory for the team, who now look to carry momentum into future conference games.

In a closely contested game that saw both teams fight hard until the final buzzer, Kent State emerged victorious, taking down their division rivals with a 6-point margin of victory.