Kent State’s rest and recent lineup changes could provide a different outcome on Monday night against Eastern Michigan. Here are five factors to watch heading into Kent State’s first round matchup:
Driving lanes for senior guard Antonio “Booman” Williams
The first time the two teams played Eastern Michigan’s 2-3 zone held the Flashes below 50 points for the first time since 2014. The Eagles collapsed as senior guard Antonio Williams probed the lane. The lack of driving lanes limited his ability to find open shooters on the perimeter.
Williams scored five points on 1-for-4 shooting in 35 minutes.