PITTSBURGH, PA --- Jan. 19, 2022

The Kent State Tuscarawas Golden Eagles men's basketball maintained their DII, No. 6 ranking in the latest United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Coaches Poll. The poll is released every Wednesday and the Eagles did not move up despite increasing their power points total.

Winners of three in a row, the Golden Eagles (10-4) received 102 points in the latest poll, up from 99 points in Week Five's poll. Last week, KSU Tusc defeated Terra State (73-70) and Bryant and Stratton Ohio (78-50).

The updated rankings place even higher importance on Saturday's matchup against Miami University – Hamilton (MUH), who is 15-4 on the year ranked third in USCAA DII---24 points ahead of the Golden Eagles. The game will have a huge impact on the tournament pairings in late February and be of additional importance since the two teams will become foes next year in a newly formed Ohio midland conference.

Kent State Tusc remains 33 points behind poll leading Penn State Wilkes Barre (12-1).

The rankings can be found at the following link:  https://theuscaa.com/Coaches_Poll/2021-2022/Winter/Week_6

The Golden Eagles have just one game this week, when they host the MUH Harriers at 3 p.m. in Founders Hall Gym. Tickets will be on sale at the door for $5.00.

Arthur Jackson is sandwiched between two BSC defenders and Vinner Roper avoids traffic on his way to the hoop.  Photos by Patty Tolotti - Solid Rock Photos