KENT, Ohio – The Kent State University men's basketball team will begin the 2016-17 season on the road against Cleveland State Saturday in Youngstown, Ohio at 5 p.m.
Saturday's game will be the second annual Northeast Ohio Coaches vs. Cancer® Basketball Doubleheader. Coaches Vs Cancer® is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches established to provide critical mission outreach and financial resources in support of the Society's lifesaving efforts. Kent State hosted last year's tournament, while Akron will host the event in 2017 and Cleveland State in 2018.