The Miami (OH) RedHawks (6-9) will try to put an end to their five-game skid when they meet the Kent State Golden Flashes (10-5) at Memorial A & C Center. Action begins at 7:00 pm ET on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
The Golden Flashes are hoping to rebound after their 76-67 loss to Buffalo on Friday. Xavier Pollard was the team’s leading scorer with 21 points. The RedHawks, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 84-76 loss against Toledo on Saturday. Eric Washington led the team in scoring with 21 points.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball security could play a key role in the matchup. Kent State commits the 28th-fewest miscues in the nation (TO% of 15.6%), while the disruptive defense of Miami (OH) causes the 10th-most (opponents’ TO% of 24.0%).
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Ranked 72nd, the Kent State Golden Flashes have an offensive rating of 111.3. The Miami (OH) RedHawks rank 193rd with a defensive rating of just 102.8.
The Miami (OH) RedHawks average a field goal percentage of 41.4% this season. The Kent State Golden Flashes have split their games this season (5-5) when opponents have a FG% of 41.4% or greater.
The Kent State Golden Flashes and the Miami (OH) RedHawks both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. Kent State is 188th and 102nd in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Miami (OH) ranks 314th and 296th in these categories.
Kent State ranks 67th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.26. Miami (OH) is ranked lower at 300th with an A/TO of .84.
The Kent State Golden Flashes make an average of 6.3 steals per game. The Miami (OH) RedHawks are 3-4 when they allow 6 or more steals.
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