Kent State Golden Flashes @ Miami (OH) RedHawks
Washington, Mills fuel RedHawks' win over Kent State, 74-65
OXFORD, Ohio -- Eric Washington scored 16 points, Rod Mills tied his career high in scoring 14 with four 3-pointers and Miami (Ohio) built a 20-point lead early in the second half and defeated Kent State 74-65 on Saturday.
Mills connected on three consecutive 3-pointers and Washington scored five points in an 18-5 run that gave the RedHawks (11-18, 5-11 Mid-American) a 48-28 lead with 14 minutes left in the game.
The Golden Flashes (18-11, 9-7) were within six with 1:42 left but the RedHawks made 8 of 10 free throws in the final minute with Kent State going 1 of 6 from the floor and committing a technical foul.
Jaylin Walker matched his career high with 20 points and Jimmy Hall had 18 points and 11 rebounds for his fifth double-double this season for Kent State.
Game Information
Oxford, OH
Referee:Todd Williams
Referee:Rob Kruger
Referee:Steve McJunkins
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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