Kent State Dominates Ohio Behind Three Double-Doubles

Golden Flashes win 72-57 with big rebounding advantage

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:15pm

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Kent State men's basketball team defeated Ohio 72-57 at home, led by double-doubles from Morgan Safford, Delrecco Gillespie and Magnus Entenmann. The Golden Flashes out-rebounded Ohio 51-31, grabbing 17 offensive rebounds that led to 18 second-chance points. Kent State pulled away in the second half after the game was tied at 48-48 with 7:35 remaining.

Why it matters

This victory continues Kent State's strong start to the season and demonstrates their ability to dominate opponents on the boards. Ohio was previously undefeated in conference play, so this win over a top conference rival is an important one for the Golden Flashes.

The details

Kent State was led by double-doubles from Morgan Safford (18 points, 10 rebounds), Delrecco Gillespie (15 points, 12 rebounds), and Magnus Entenmann (12 points, 10 rebounds). The team shot 45.83% from the field in the second half after a slow 31.03% first half. Cian Medley also had a strong game with 13 points and 8 assists.

  • The game was played on January 28, 2026 in front of 1,571 fans at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

The players

Morgan Safford

A Kent State player who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Delrecco Gillespie

A Kent State player who recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds.

Magnus Entenmann

A Kent State player who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Cian Medley

A Kent State player who scored 13 points and had 8 assists.

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What’s next

Kent State will look to build on this victory as they continue their conference schedule. Their next game is against a tough rival, so this win could provide momentum heading into that matchup.

The takeaway

Kent State's dominance on the boards and ability to pull away in the second half shows their potential as a top team in the conference. Their balanced scoring attack and strong rebounding effort were the keys to this important victory over Ohio.