Kent State Golden Flashes @ Cleveland State Vikings
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
KENT | 40 | 43 | 83 |
CLE | 30 | 49 | 79 |
Avery scores 23 as Kent St. beats Cleveland St.
CLEVELAND -- Jalen Avery scored 23 points, including two free throws in the closing seconds, and Kent State never trailed in its 83-79 win over Cleveland State on Saturday night.
Antonio Williams had 18 points, CJ Williamson added 16 and Mitch Peterson scored 13 for Kent State (1-0).
Tyree Appleby scored 11 points, including three 3-pointers, during a 12-2 run that made it 55-all -- the first tie of the game -- with 12 minutes to go. Peterson answered with a 3 that sparked an 11-0 run over the next three minutes but Stefan Kenic converted a 3-point play that pulled Cleveland State (0-2) within two with 1:11 to play. The Vikings, however, went 0 for 3 from the field from there and Avery's free throws with 14 seconds left capped the scoring.
Appleby finished with career highs of 28 points and five 3-pointers, all in the second half.
Game Information
Cleveland, OH
Referee:Terry Wymer
Referee:Donnie Eppley
Referee:Al Green
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-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 |
| Horizon League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 12-4 | - | 17-10 |
| Oakland | 10-6 | 2 | 14-13 |
| Robert Morris | 10-7 | 2.5 | 18-10 |
| Green Bay | 10-7 | 2.5 | 15-13 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 9-7 | 3 | 15-12 |
| Detroit Mercy | 9-7 | 3 | 12-13 |
| Northern Kentucky | 8-8 | 4 | 16-11 |
| Milwaukee | 7-10 | 5.5 | 11-17 |
| Youngstown State | 6-10 | 6 | 13-14 |
| Cleveland State | 6-10 | 6 | 10-17 |
| IU Indianapolis | 3-14 | 9.5 | 7-21 |
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