Who’s Playing
Kent State @ Northern Illinois
Current Records: Kent State 19-9; Northern Illinois 8-20
What to Know
The Northern Illinois Huskies and the Kent State Golden Flashes are even-steven against one another since February of 2016 (5-5), but not for long. The Huskies and Kent State will face off in a Mid-American battle at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Convocation Center. Kent State will be strutting in after a win while NIU will be stumbling in from a loss.
NIU came up short against the Buffalo Bulls this past Saturday, falling 70-60.
Meanwhile, things were close when Kent State and the Central Michigan Chippewas clashed this past Saturday, but the Golden Flashes ultimately edged out the opposition 73-71.
NIU is now 8-20 while Kent State sits at 19-9. Kent State is 13-5 after wins this season, and NIU is 5-14 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Convocation Center — DeKalb, Illinois
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
Northern Illinois and Kent State both have five wins in their last ten games.
- Jan 11, 2022 – Northern Illinois 65 vs. Kent State 63
- Feb 13, 2021 – Kent State 80 vs. Northern Illinois 58
- Feb 07, 2020 – Northern Illinois 57 vs. Kent State 54
- Jan 21, 2020 – Northern Illinois 76 vs. Kent State 69
- Jan 19, 2019 – Kent State 78 vs. Northern Illinois 68
- Mar 05, 2018 – Kent State 61 vs. Northern Illinois 59
- Jan 02, 2018 – Northern Illinois 75 vs. Kent State 61
- Jan 24, 2017 – Kent State 73 vs. Northern Illinois 66
- Jan 10, 2017 – Northern Illinois 74 vs. Kent State 70
- Feb 09, 2016 – Kent State 75 vs. Northern Illinois 74
