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Golden Flashes Drop Season Opener to Louisiana Tech 85-75

RUSTON, La. – The Kent State Men's Basketball team opened the 2026-27 season on the road Monday night, falling to Louisiana Tech 85-75 inside the Thomas Assembly Center. Kent State trailed from the opening possession but kept scrapping down the stretch, cutting a 19-point second-half deficit to 10 in the closing minutes. Four Golden Flashes scored in double figures, led by Christian Henry's 17 points off the bench.

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Kent State Men’s Basketball Tips Off 2026-2027 Season with MAC-Sun Belt Challenge Matchup at Louisiana Tech

RUSTON, La. - The Kent State University Golden Flashes are set to begin men's basketball varsity season number 111 on the road against the Bulldogs of Louisiana Tech University. Tip-off is schedule for 7:30 p.m. eastern time on Monday, Nov. 2 inside Louisiana Tech's Thomas Assembly Center.

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Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball at UNC Wilmington on Nov 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Golden Flashes Drop Season Opener to Louisiana Tech 85-75

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Kent State Men’s Basketball Tips Off 2026-2027 Season with MAC-Sun Belt Challenge Matchup at Louisiana Tech

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Upcoming Events (Primary)

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus Roberts Wesleyan on Nov 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball at UNC Wilmington on Nov 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus Eastern Kentucky on Nov 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball at Cleveland State on Nov 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball versus Wyoming on Nov 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM

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Completed Event: Men's Basketball at Louisiana Tech on November 2, 2026 , Loss , 75, to, 85

Completed Event: Men's Basketball at Xavier (Exhibition) on October 23, 2026 , Loss , 70, to, 76

Completed Event: Men's Basketball at Illinois State on March 18, 2026 , Loss , 58, to, 79

Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus Akron on March 13, 2026 , Loss , 68, to, 75

Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus Ohio on March 12, 2026 , Win , 86, to, 75

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