KENT, Ohio- The Kent State men's basketball team were topped by the Huskies of Northern Illinois, 76-69, in the Flashes first home loss of the season on Tuesday night inside the M.A.C. Center.
Kent State drops to 13-6 overall and 3-3 in Mid-American Conference play.
Three Flashes scored in double figures, led by 18 points and nine rebounds from junior Danny Pippen. Senior CJ Williamson scored 14 points and grabbed six boards, while senior Antonio Williams had 13 points.
Senior Phillip Whittington reached 1,000 career points after having eight on the night.