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Rockets Fail to Launch Against The Golden Flashes

Writer's picture: Lindsey KnightLindsey Knight

Updated: 23 hours ago


The Toledo men’s basketball team fell to Kent State 64-83 at Savage Arena on Jan. 21.


Sophomores Javan Simmons and Sonny Wilson led the Rockets (10-8, 4-2 MAC) with 19 points each, with Simmons also adding on seven rebounds. The Rockets made 23 of 49 shots from the field and 16 of the 18 shots from the free throw line.


Ultimately, it was not enough to stop the Golden Flashes (12-6, 3-3 MAC), who held the lead for the entire 40 minutes of play. Kent State shot 57% from the field, making 30 of 52 shots, and 63% from the 3-point range, making 12 of 19 shots. The Flashes made all 11 free-throw attempts taken.


“I thought we got our tails kicked from start to finish,” said Head Coach Tod Kowalczyk. “They put us on our heels. That’s not like us. I thought this team had found a consistency, and we obviously lost that tonight.”


Cian Medley led Kent State with 22 points and seven assists, while VonCameron Davis added 19 points.


“[Medley] was the best player on the field and VonCameron Davis was right there with him, those two guys,” said Kowalczyk. “We had no answer. We changed matchups on them, and it didn't help.” 


The Rockets head to Bowling Green on Friday, Jan. 24 in the Battle of I-75. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. and the game will be available to watch on CBS Sports Network.

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