Kent, Ohio- The Flashes used a 19-4 second-half scoring run to claim a key 78-68 home victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday afternoon.
The Flashes improve to 14-4 overall and 3-2 in Mid-American Conference play. The win is the second-straight conference win for Kent State. The Huskies fall to 10-8 (3-2 MAC).
Senior Jaylin Walker led the Flashes' scoring and rebounding efforts with 31 points and eight rebounds. Junior Antonio Williams scored in double figures with 13 points. Senior Akiean Frederick, who had his best game of the season, added 12 points and three rebounds.