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Golden Flashes Tipoff at Loyola Chicago in Quarterfinal of the NIT on Wednesday Night

CHICAGO - Kent State Men's Basketball (24-11) has advanced to quarterfinal of the 2025 National Invitation Tournament. The Golden Flashes travel to Loyola University Chicago for the third round to be held on Wednesday, March 26. Tipoff between the Golden Flashes and Ramblers is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. eastern time in Gentile Arena. Kent State has advanced to the NIT quarterfinals for the first time since the 2010-2011 season when the Blue and Gold defeated Saint Mary's and Fairfield before falling to Colorado. The Flashes advanced by knocking off Stanford in the second round marking their first win over a power conference opponent since 2018, and their first win over an ACC opponent since 2004.