Kent State defeated Central Michigan by a score of 79-73 in a game played at Kent State on March 2, 2024. Kent State had an offensive rating of 119.2 compared to an offensive rating of 110.2 for Central Michigan. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 58.9, which is 16% slower than the NCAA average.
Kent State's offensive rating in this game was 18% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 8% worse than average. The pace of the game was 15% slower than the adjusted season average for Kent State. Meanwhile, Central Michigan's offensive rating in this game was 9% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 15% worse than average. The pace of the game was 15% slower than the adjusted season average for Central Michigan.
Currently, Kent State is ranked #150 with their offense ranked #151 and defense ranked #163 while Central Michigan is ranked #267 with an offense ranked #310 and a defense ranked #203. Kent State is currently 15-17 while Central Michigan is 17-14. Kent State has a strength of schedule ranked #187 while Central Michigan's schedule is ranked #231.