Cleveland State Vikings at Kent State Golden Flashes
· NCAA Men's BasketballPayton's 18 lead Kent State past Cleveland State 83-77
Payton added 20 rebounds for the Golden Flashes (7-3). Jalen Sullinger scored 16 points while shooting 5 for 12 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free throw line. Cli'Ron Hornbeak had 15 points and shot 7 of 7 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line.
The Vikings (6-5) were led in scoring by Tristan Enaruna, who finished with 22 points. Cleveland State also got 16 points, six rebounds and two steals from Tujautae Williams. Dylan Arnett also put up 12 points and two steals.
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Kent State plays Thursday against Oregon on the road,
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 77 - 83 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 77 - 83 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Chris Payton Jr. Defensive Rebound. | 77 - 83 |
| 2nd 0:00 | Tevin Smith missed Jumper. | 77 - 83 |
| 2nd 0:01 | Tevin Smith Offensive Rebound. | 77 - 83 |
Statistics
CLE |
KENT |
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|---|---|---|
| 31-66 | FG | 31-56 |
| 47 | Field Goal % | 55 |
| 8-23 | 3PT | 5-14 |
| 35 | Three Point % | 36 |
| 7-18 | FT | 16-27 |
| 39 | Free Throw % | 59 |
| 29 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 14 | Offensive Rebounds | 18 |
| 15 | Defensive Rebounds | 27 |
| 10 | Assists | 16 |
| 12 | Steals | 6 |
| 2 | Blocks | 2 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 19 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 19 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 19 | Points Off Turnovers | 9 |
| 11 | Fast Break Points | 18 |
| 42 | Points in Paint | 50 |
| 24 | Fouls | 18 |
| 0 | Largest Lead | 18 |
Game Information
Venue: M.A.C. Center
Location: Kent, OH
Attendance: 3,124 | Capacity:
Location: Kent, OH
Attendance: 3,124 | Capacity:
2025-26 Horizon League Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 2-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Milwaukee | 1-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Robert Morris | 2-1 | 0.5 | 9-4 |
| Youngstown State | 2-1 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 2-1 | 0.5 | 7-6 |
| Detroit Mercy | 2-1 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Wright State | 1-1 | 1 | 5-7 |
| Northern Kentucky | 1-2 | 1.5 | 9-4 |
| Green Bay | 1-2 | 1.5 | 6-7 |
| Cleveland State | 0-2 | 2 | 4-9 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-3 | 2.5 | 4-9 |
2025-26 Mid-American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 11-0 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |


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