Ohio will look to push its winning streak to three games Saturday on the road against Kent State in a Mid-American Conference East Division battle. The Bobcats have built momentum after wins against Miami and Western Michigan and will look to continue their positives against the Golden Flashes, who have lost their last two games.
Tipoff is set for 1 p.m.
Game information
Opponent: Kent State Golden Flashes (22-11, 11-7 MAC)
Game time: 1 p.m.
Venue: Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center
Watch: ESPN3
Listen: Ohio IMG Sports Network
Meet the opponent
Starters
04 Antonio Williams (6-0, 185)
05 Danny Pippen (6-9, 222)
03 Troy Simons (6-3, 195)
15 Anthony Roberts (6-4, 190)
25 Philip Whittington (6-8, 227)
Individual Statistical Leaders:
Points: Pippen (14.1 points per games)
Rebounds: Pippen (7.3 rebounds per games)
Assists: Jackson (3.6 assists per game)
Field goal percentage: Williams (50%)
3-point percentage: Simons (40.2%)
Free throw percentage: Simons (81.1%)
Team Statistical Profile:
Points Per Game: 75.8
Rebounds Per Game: 36.7
Assists Per Game: 13.7
Turnovers Per Game: 12.2
Field goal Percentage: 45%
3-point Percentage: 34.7%
Free throw Percentage: 72.2%
The series
Ohio leads the all-time series, 94-52. The Bobcats last played the Flashes on Feb. 26 when Kent defeated Ohio 73-49 in Kent.
Player to watch
Danny Pippen — Not only is the junior forward the top offensive threat for Kent, but he is also a defensive cog that could limit the offensive production Ohio needs from Jason Preston and Ben Vander Plas. Pippen is second in the MAC in blocks and, at 6-foot-9, is almost always the tallest player on the court. The Bobcats will need players outside of Preston and Vander Plas to have big performances and counter Pippen’s defensive abilities.
