Kent State Golden Flashes @ Northern Kentucky Norse
1-0, 1-0 Away
79
1-0, 1-0 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
KENT | 35 | 44 | 79 |
NKU | 29 | 28 | 57 |
0-1, 0-1 Home
57
0-1, 0-1 Home
Carry scores 20, Kent St. takes down Northern Kentucky 79-57
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -- — Sincere Carry scored 20 points to help Kent State defeat Northern Kentucky 79-57 on Monday night in a season opener.
Miryne Thomas added 11 points for Kent State. Jalen Sullinger and VonCameron each recorded 10 points.
Trevon Faulkner led the way for the Norse with 13 points. Sam Vinson added 12 points.
NEXT UP
Kent State’s next game is Thursday against Baldwin Wallace at home. Northern Kentucky hosts Cincinnati-Clermont on Saturday.
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Game Information
Highland Heights, KY
Referee:Geoff Vejsicky
Referee:Brad Clauss
Referee:Jourdan Love
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 14-0 | - | 27-0 |
| Akron | 13-1 | 1 | 22-5 |
| Kent State | 11-3 | 3 | 20-7 |
| Ohio | 9-6 | 5.5 | 15-13 |
| Toledo | 8-6 | 6 | 14-13 |
| Bowling Green | 7-8 | 7.5 | 16-12 |
| Buffalo | 6-8 | 8 | 16-11 |
| Massachusetts | 6-9 | 8.5 | 15-13 |
| Central Michigan | 5-9 | 9 | 9-18 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-10 | 10 | 9-17 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-11 | 10.5 | 10-18 |
| Western Michigan | 3-11 | 11 | 9-18 |
| Ball State | 3-11 | 11 | 8-19 |
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 13-5 | - | 18-11 |
| Robert Morris | 11-7 | 2 | 19-10 |
| Detroit Mercy | 11-7 | 2 | 14-13 |
| Oakland | 11-7 | 2 | 15-14 |
| Green Bay | 11-8 | 2.5 | 16-14 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 10-8 | 3 | 16-13 |
| Northern Kentucky | 9-9 | 4 | 17-12 |
| Youngstown State | 8-10 | 5 | 15-14 |
| Milwaukee | 7-12 | 6.5 | 11-19 |
| Cleveland State | 6-12 | 7 | 10-19 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-15 | 10 | 7-22 |
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