Bowling Green Falcons @ Kent State Golden Flashes
Jacobs scores 17 as Kent St. knocks off Bowling Green 87-64
KENT, Ohio -- — Malique Jacobs scored 17 points as Kent State beat Bowling Green 87-64 on Tuesday night.
Jacobs also had six rebounds, seven assists, and seven steals for the Golden Flashes (19-5, 9-2 Mid-American Conference). Chris Payton added 14 points shooting 6 of 6, grabbed six rebounds blocked three shots. Cli'Ron Hornbeak recorded 14 points and was 5 of 7 shooting and 4 of 6 from the free throw line.
The Falcons (10-14, 4-7) were led in scoring by Kaden Metheny, who finished with 19 points. Leon Ayers III added 13 points for Bowling Green.
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Kent State plays Friday against Buffalo on the road, while Bowling Green visits Ball State on Saturday.
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Game Information
Kent, OH
Referee:Tony Meeks
Referee:Ed Phillips
Referee:Mason Siler
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 18-0 | - | 32-2 |
| Akron | 17-1 | 1 | 29-6 |
| Kent State | 14-4 | 4 | 24-10 |
| Toledo | 11-7 | 7 | 19-15 |
| Bowling Green | 9-9 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Ohio | 9-9 | 9 | 15-17 |
| Buffalo | 7-11 | 11 | 17-15 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 11 | 17-16 |
| Ball State | 7-11 | 11 | 12-19 |
| Central Michigan | 6-12 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Western Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Eastern Michigan | 4-14 | 14 | 10-21 |
| Northern Illinois | 4-14 | 14 | 9-21 |
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