BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (Interstat) — A pivotal Mid-American Conference men’s basketball clash is set for Tuesday night at the Stroh Center as the Bowling Green Falcons host the Kent State Golden Flashes. The matchup features two of the league’s hottest teams. Kent State (19-7 overall) arrives having won three straight and seven of its last nine games. Bowling Green (16-10) has won three of its last four, including an impressive 80-70 victory over Toledo last Saturday. The teams’ first meeting this season was an instant classic, a 96-93 Kent State win at home on Jan. 6. Tuesday’s rematch carries significant weight for conference tournament seeding. A key battle will be between two of the MAC’s premier players. Kent State is powered by forward Delrecco Gillespie, who is coming off a dominant 22-point, 14-rebound performance in a win at Ball State. Over his last eight games, Gillespie is averaging 17.4 points and 7.4 rebounds, showcasing a versatile inside-out game. Bowling Green will counter with dynamic guard Javontae Campbell. He scored 19 points with five assists against Toledo and has been a consistent force, averaging over 20 points per game in his last five contests. His playmaking and scoring burst will be central to the Falcons’ attack. Kent State’s recent success has been marked by resilience, winning close games at Toledo and in double-overtime at Eastern Michigan. Bowling Green has shown a stark home-road split, thriving at the Stroh Center but struggling away, including a 37-point loss at Arkansas State on Feb. 7. The Golden Flashes hold the superior overall record, but the Falcons have proven formidable on their home floor. With both teams jockeying for position ahead of the MAC tournament, Tuesday’s contest promises high intensity and could hinge on which star — Gillespie or Campbell — delivers a defining performance. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.