A sluggish start for the second straight game saw the Kent State men's basketball team facing a 13-3 deficit with 13:15 left in the first half.
Kent State (10-2) would close the half strong, much like they did against Oregon State the game prior en route to their second “Power Five” win of the season, which had not happened since 1974. The Flashes were determined to make history for the second straight game, as a win over Albany (4-10) would give coach Rob Senderoff the title of winningest head coach in Kent State men’s basketball history.
The 31-21 run the Flashes closed the half with, paired with senior guard Jaylin Walker’s continued ability to close out tight contests, allowed for Senderoff to secure his record-breaking 149th win.