Kyle Borland Coaching Legacy (CH2K8)

[crques]

Re: Kyle Borland Coaching Legacy (CH2K8)

Rough start man. I have a feeling you'll have things turned around by the time conference play gets rolling. Have you checked to see how your old squad is doing so far and if any of your recruits left when you did?

[kblu54]

Re: Kyle Borland Coaching Legacy (CH2K8)

funny you ask because EIU is currently 5-0... they got a sick recruiting class mostly because they were guys I recruited...

but I'm happy where I am now... I was sick of getting 20-win seasons and getting jipped out of the NCAA tourney

[kblu54]

KSU wins

Flashes upset St. Joseph's
Kent State Basketball News

Kent State looked solid in their 3rd straight road contest, holding off a furious St. Joseph's rally to win 60-57. The teams traded the lead throughout the 1st half and were tied at the halftime break, but it was all Kent State through the first part of the 2nd half. Coach Borland's halftime adjustments worked well, as the Golden Flashes turned a close battle into a 13-point lead in only 6 minutes and led 50-40 with only 8 minutes to go.

It was then St. Joseph's turn to make a run as they closed in on Kent State but could not tie or take the lead. Late free throws by the Flashes sealed the win.

Final Score:
Kent State, 60
St. Joseph's, 57

Kent State Top Performers:
E.J. Dukes, PF --- 16 pts, 7 rebs, 2 blks, 7/9 FG
Deon Diggs, SF --- 4 pts, 10 rebs, 5 asts

Coach Borland and the Flashes look to keep the magic going as they travel to Delaware for their 4th straight road contest.

Current Record: 2-3
Next Game: Kent State @ Delaware

[crques]

Re: Kyle Borland Coaching Legacy (CH2K8)

funny you ask because EIU is currently 5-0... they got a sick recruiting class mostly because they were guys I recruited...

but I'm happy where I am now... I was sick of getting 20-win seasons and getting jipped out of the NCAA tourney

It will be interesting to see how they finish the season and how their recruiting goes over the next couple of seasons without you there. Did you happen to see who took over the head coaching job after you left? I always like to look over the coaching changes and sort of keep tabs on a few of them from year to year whenever I sim or play a legacy.

[superjames1992]

Re: Kyle Borland Coaching Legacy (CH2K8)

Congratulations on getting the job at Kent State kblu!

[kblu54]

Re: Kyle Borland Coaching Legacy (CH2K8)

The guy who took over is Ken Schifino, a former assistant at some small school, I can't remember the name. He seems to be doing pretty well considering I stacked his roster for him lol...

thanks superjames, always happy when you comment... Hey man I really love your colonials dynasty it's always the first one I read! I wish I would have started my created team thread back then, now I'm in season 11 it'd be useless to start it up.

[crques]

Re: Kyle Borland Coaching Legacy (CH2K8)

The guy who took over is Ken Schifino, a former assistant at some small school, I can't remember the name. He seems to be doing pretty well considering I stacked his roster for him lol...

thanks superjames, always happy when you comment... Hey man I really love your colonials dynasty it's always the first one I read! I wish I would have started my created team thread back then, now I'm in season 11 it'd be useless to start it up.

Funny you mentioned superjames' dynasty. His dynasty and yours are the 2 that I always check for new posts first on here. LOL I'm really enjoying both of them, especially on slow work days.

[kblu54]

KSU loses

Poor shooting dooms Flashes
Kent State Basketball News

Kent State could not push their winning streak to 2 games as a poor shooting night led them to a 55-53 defeat on the road to Delaware. The Golden Flashes shot 24% from the field and missed 5 shots down the stretch that could have tied or won the game.

Final Score:
Delaware, 55
Kent State, 53

Kent State Top Performers:
Deon Diggs, SF --- 12 pts, 8 rebs
Dallas McBride, PG --- 8 pts, 3 rebs, 5 asts, 2/3 3PT

The road trip meets their toughest match next. The Flashes travel a little north to take on a very tough #3-ranked Villanova team. Last season, the Wildcats made the NCAA Tournament as a #2 seed but lost in the Sweet 16 to Kansas.

Current Record: 2-4
Next Game: Kent State @ #3 Villanova

[crques]

Re: KSU loses

Poor shooting dooms Flashes
Kent State Basketball News

Kent State could not push their winning streak to 2 games as a poor shooting night led them to a 55-53 defeat on the road to Delaware. The Golden Flashes shot 24% from the field and missed 5 shots down the stretch that could have tied or won the game.

Final Score:
Delaware, 55
Kent State, 53

Kent State Top Performers:
Deon Diggs, SF --- 12 pts, 8 rebs
Dallas McBride, PG --- 8 pts, 3 rebs, 5 asts, 2/3 3PT

The road trip meets their toughest match next. The Flashes travel a little north to take on a very tough #3-ranked Villanova team. Last season, the Wildcats made the NCAA Tournament as a #2 seed but lost in the Sweet 16 to Kansas.

Current Record: 2-4
Next Game: Kent State @ #3 Villanova

Good luck against 'Nova. Sure hope you shoot better than 24% or it could be really ugly.

[kblu54]

KSU loses

#3 Villanova rolls
Kent State Basketball News

It was clear that Coach Borland's Golden Flashes weren't ready to hang with the big dogs just yet, as they lost big on the road to #3 Villanova 84-55. Kent State tried furiously to keep it somewhat close but the Wildcats were just too much.

Final Score:
#3 Villanova, 84
Kent State, 55

Kent State Top Performers:
E.J. Dukes, PF --- 12 pts, 5 rebs
Chad Lang, C --- 9 pts, 7 rebs

The schedule doesn't get any easier but Kent State's 6-game road trip comes to a close next week at Houston. The Cougars are also a tough team and the Flashes should have their hands full. KSU then finally returns home to welcome Drexel.

Current Record: 2-5
Next Game: Kent State @ Houston

[kblu54]

KSU loses again

Kent State can't close road trip with win
Kent State Basketball News

Kent State couldn't finish up their tough 6-game road trip with a win, falling 66-47 to a tough Houston squad. Freshman PF E.J. Dukes posted his 1st career double-double and sophomore C Chad Lang grabbed 11 rebounds, but the Golden Flashes just could not fins enough offense to keep up with the Cougars.

Final Score:
Houston, 66
Kent State, 47

Kent State Top Performers:
E.J. Dukes, PF --- 13 pts, 10 rebs, 2 stls
Chad Lang, C --- 8 pts, 11 rebs

Kent State finally returns home to welcome Drexel next. Drexel is always a tough squad, but the Flashes will get some much-needed home crowd support.

Current Record: 2-6
Next Game: Drexel @ Kent State

[kblu54]

KSU wins

Flashes break losing streak at home in overtime thriller
Kent State Basketball News

Freshman PF E.J. Dukes posted his 2nd-straight double-double and fellow big man sophomore C Chad Lang chipped in 18 points as the Golden Flashes rallied from 10 down to win 60-59 in overtime over visiting Drexel.

Kent State was down 50-40 with only 7 minutes left, but Coach Borland's substitutions were planned out perfectly, allowing him to put out a rested starting lineup for the final run. The Flashes were sparked by Lang on offense, who scored 8 of the Flashes' final 14 points in regulation, and Dukes on defense, who grabbed 3 clutch rebounds and blocked a crucial shot that would have won the game for Drexel.

In overtime, the back-and-forth battle ended in thrilling fashion, as Dukes completed his double-double with the game-winning jumper in the lane at the buzzer.

Final Score (OT):
Kent State, 60
Drexel, 59

Kent State Top Performers:
E.J. Dukes, PF --- 10 pts, 15 rebs
Chad Lang, C --- 18 pts, 7 rebs, 6/9 FG

Coach Borland, following the win: "We've been struggling so far this season, but with wins like these I know myself, the coaching staff, the fans and even the players themselves are starting to feel the momentum shifting. Winning these close games is a huge boost to morale. More wins! I feel we are starting to head in the right direction!"

The home stand is a short one, as the Flashes hit the road once again for two more tough battles. The first one is a tough matchup against George Washington before meeting up with Butler. GW made the NCAA Tournament as a #7 seed last season and made the 2nd round before losing to #2 seed Villanova.

Current Record: 3-6
Next Game: Kent State @ George Washington

[kblu54]

KSU loses 2

Flashes drop two tough ones on the road, look ahead to MAC play
Kent State Basketball News

Kent State's early-season struggles continued as they near the end of their non-conference schedule, losing 2 tough road games this week. In the first game, the Flashes hung with a very talented George Washington team, led once again by their starting big men. Freshman PF E.J. Dukes posted his 3rd straight double-double and sophomore C Chad Lang collected a double-double of his own, but GW was too much to handle and the Flashes fell 68-62.

In their 2nd matchup, Kent State really struggled shooting from the field against Butler, managing to shoot only 26% in a 53-39 loss. Lang and Dukes once again were the top players for the Flashes but the poor guard play continued.

Final Score:
George Washington, 68
Kent State, 62

Kent State Top Performers:
E.J. Dukes, PF --- 17 pts, 10 rebs, 8/11 FG
Chad Lang, C --- 10 pts, 10 rebs

Final Score:
Butler, 53
Kent State, 39

Kent State Top Performers:
Chad Lang, C --- 8 pts, 10 rebs
E.J. Dukes, PF --- 10 pts, 5 rebs

Kent State will close out their non-conference schedule next week at home against IUPUI before starting MAC play against Northern Illinois. The Golden Flashes have struggled to start the season but have faced some very tough non-conference opponents. They are still predicted to finish in the top half of the MAC, so a good performance in the first few MAC games should get them back on track.

Current Record: 3-8
Next Game: IUPUI @ Kent State

[kblu54]

KSU wins

Flashes look good heading into MAC play, dominate IUPUI
Kent State Basketball News

Kent State shook off their early-season struggles in their final non-conference game at home, dominating IUPUI 70-44. The Flashes showed strong poise early and ran away with the game. The bench was the biggest factor in the blowout, led by senior PG Rayle Peters. Peters dropped 20 points, including nailing 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, as the bench tallied 38 points.

For the starters, sophomore C Chad Lang continued his strong season with another double-double.

Final Score:
Kent State, 70
IUPUI, 44

Kent State Top Performers:
Rayle Peters, PG --- 20 pts, 5 rebs, 4/7 3PT
Chad Lang, C --- 13 pts, 13 rebs

The Flashes finish their tough non-conference schedule with a 4-8 record and now look ahead to the start of conference play. Kent State opens MAC play at home against Northern Illinois.

Current Record: 4-8
Next Game: Northern Illinois @ Kent State (MAC opener)

[kblu54]

KSU wins MAC opener

Freshman lead Flashes to MAC win #1
Kent State Basketball News

In Kent State's first MAC game under new head coach Kyle Borland, it was not the experienced juniors and seniors leading the charge. Instead, it was the excellent play of stud freshmen PF E.J. Dukes and SG L.L. Wong that boosted the Flashes to their 1st conference win, a 93-80 beatdown of Northern Illinois.

Dukes continued his impressive freshman campaign with 16 points and 6 rebounds, including shooting an amazing 7 of 8 from the field. Wong, who's had a cold hand recently, picked up from where his season began and dropped 14 points on the Huskies, including a perfect 2 of 2 from beyond the arc. Wong also displayed an unselfish side, dishing out 5 assists.

"I'm really proud of these young men," Coach Borland stated following the win. "Dukes and Wong have shown amazing poise for freshman and have really come through for us when we needed it. Dukes has been more consistent, but when Wong's hot, he's arguably the best player on the court. I expect a lot from them the rest of the season, but I'm really looking forward to getting better play from the more seasoned player, especially Deon Diggs. He's been a defensive force so far, but I really want him to utilize his size on the offensive end."

Final Score:
Kent State, 93
Northern Illinois, 80

Kent State Top Performers:
E.J. Dukes, PF --- 16 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts, 2 blks, 7/8 FG
L.L. Wong, SG --- 14 pts, 5 asts, 2/2 3PT

Dukes, Wong, Diggs and the rest of the Golden Flashes hit the road for their 2nd MAC contest, taking on the Redhawks of Miami (OH).

Current Record: 5-8 (1-0 MAC)
Next Game: Kent State @ Miami (OH)