After one its biggest win of the season, Ohio continues Mid-American Conference play Tuesday at Kent State in the first of two road games this week. The Bobcats upset Bowling Green on Friday night at The Convo 92-87, which ended a six-game losing streak. Ohio will try to win back-to-back games for the first time since beating Western Michigan and Ball State in January.
Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at the M.A.C. Center.
Game information
Opponent: Kent State
Game time: 7 p.m.
Venue: M.A.C. Center (Kent, Ohio)
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: Ohio IMG Sports Network
Meet the opponent
Starters
00 Jalen Avery (6-0, 185)
23 Jaylin Walker (6-3, 187)
04 Antonio Williams (6-0, 185)
02 B.J. Duling (6-7, 235)
23 Philip Whittington (6-8, 227)
Reserves
01 C.J. Williamson (6-6, 200)
03 Akiean Frederick (6-9, 231)
13 Mitch Peterson (6-5, 199)
15 Anthony Roberts (6-4, 190)
Individual Statistical Leaders:
Points: Walker (21.4 points per games)
Rebonds: Whittington (eight rebounds per games)
Assists: Avery (3.6 assists per game)
Team Statistical Profile:
Points Per Game: 75.2
Rebounds Per Game: 35.4
Assists Per Game: 13.3
Turnovers Per Game: 11.8
Field goal Percentage: 43.5 percent
3-point Percentage: 34.3 percent
Free throw Percentage: 72.4 percent
The series
Ohio is 94-53 all time against Kent State. The Flashes beat the Bobcats 66-52 in Athens earlier this season.
Saul Phillips is 3-5 against Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff.
Key player to watch
Jaylin Walker — He had 21 points in Kent State’s first meeting with Ohio this season, but the Bobcats did a decent job slowing him down. He was just 6-of-15 from the field and struggled to get to his average. If Ohio wants to go on the road and beat Kent State, it can start by defending Walker.
