Kent State Golden Flashes @ Central Michigan Chippewas
Butler scores 19 as Central Michigan knocks off Kent State 77-62
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- — Derrick Butler had 19 points in Central Michigan's 77-62 victory against Kent State on Saturday.
Butler shot 7 for 12, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc for the Chippewas (8-8, 3-1 Mid-American Conference). Brian Taylor scored 17 points and added eight rebounds and six assists. Anthony Pritchard had 11 points and shot 4 for 8, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc.
VonCameron Davis finished with 20 points and two steals for the Golden Flashes (8-8, 1-3). Jalen Sullinger added 17 points and five assists for Kent State. In addition, Chris Payton finished with eight points and seven rebounds.
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Game Information
Mount Pleasant, MI
Referee:Greg Langsdorf
Referee:Mark Riggs
Referee:Mason Siler
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 12-0 | - | 25-0 |
| Akron | 11-1 | 1 | 20-5 |
| Kent State | 10-3 | 2.5 | 19-7 |
| Bowling Green | 7-6 | 5.5 | 16-10 |
| Toledo | 7-6 | 5.5 | 13-13 |
| Ohio | 7-6 | 5.5 | 13-13 |
| Massachusetts | 6-7 | 6.5 | 15-11 |
| Buffalo | 5-7 | 7 | 15-10 |
| Central Michigan | 4-8 | 8 | 8-17 |
| Western Michigan | 3-9 | 9 | 9-16 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-9 | 9 | 8-16 |
| Ball State | 3-9 | 9 | 8-17 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-10 | 9.5 | 9-17 |
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