Ball State men's basketball plays host to Kent State on Jan. 19 for a contest between Mid-American Conference division leaders.
Each team boasts a 3-1 conference record. Ball State is currently tied for first in the MAC West with Northern Illinois, while Kent State is atop the MAC East alongside Bowling Green.
Kent State is 41-38 all time vs. Ball State and owns a 12-game winning streak in the series. The last time the Cardinals pulled off a win against the Golden Flashes was on Jan. 2, 2005, at Worthen Arena.
Ball State has taken advantage of its home court this season, posting a 9-1 record at Worthen.