Kent, Oh - The Kent State men's basketball team (12-3) returns home for conference play, hosting the University of Toledo Rockets (10-5). The Flashes are currently undefeated (7-0) in the M.A.C Center and hold a six-game win streak. This will be the only time the two teams will meet this season. With a win against Toledo, the Flashes would be 8-0 at home for the first time since the 2010-11 season.
The Flashes are in a four-way tie for first place and were picked to win the league, while the Rockets were selected runner-up and are a game behind in the standings.