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) | 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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