Kent State Downs Ball State 75-68

Delrecco Gillespie scores 22 points and grabs 14 rebounds in victory

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Delrecco Gillespie scored 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead Kent State to a 75-68 victory over Ball State on Saturday. Rob Whaley Jr. added 13 points for the Golden Flashes, who improved to 19-7 overall and 10-3 in the Mid-American Conference. Davion Hill led Ball State with 17 points and 8 rebounds.

Why it matters

This was an important Mid-American Conference matchup between two teams looking to improve their conference standings. Kent State's victory keeps them in the hunt for the MAC title, while Ball State's loss drops them further down the standings.

The details

Kent State took the lead midway through the first half and never trailed again. Gillespie led the way with a team-high 12 points in the second half to help the Golden Flashes hold off a late charge from Ball State. Rob Whaley Jr. and Morgan Safford also reached double figures in scoring for Kent State.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • Kent State led 40-31 at halftime.

The players

Delrecco Gillespie

A senior forward for Kent State who scored a game-high 22 points and grabbed 14 rebounds.

Rob Whaley Jr.

A junior guard for Kent State who scored 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting.

Davion Hill

A sophomore guard for Ball State who led his team with 17 points and 8 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“Delrecco really set the tone for us today with his energy and effort on both ends of the floor.”

— Rob Whaley Jr., Kent State Guard (mymotherlode.com)

What’s next

Kent State will look to build on this win as they continue their push for the MAC title, while Ball State will try to regroup and get back in the conference playoff race.

The takeaway

This was an impressive road victory for Kent State, who got a dominant performance from their senior leader Delrecco Gillespie. The Golden Flashes showed their depth and balance, with multiple players contributing to the win.