A Consistent defensive effort is something that has been lacking in recent games for the Kent State men's basketball team (14-4, 3-2 Mid-American Conference).
The Flashes defense was the difference maker on Saturday, especially in the first half when their offense was just 11-for-30 from the field.
“We won with our defense and by not turning the ball over and by sticking with the game plan for 40 minutes,” Kent State coach Rob Senderoff said.
A large part of that game plan included limiting Northern Illinois (10-8, 3-2 MAC) guard Eugene German. German came into the game averaging the second most points per game in the conference at 20.