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Giovanni Santiago is having a MAC Tournament run to remember as upset-minded Kent State takes aim at Akron tonight Tonight’s 7:30 MAC title game against Akron will be the last for one for Santiago, a fifth-year senior who has worked hard to come back from...

MARCH 16 • CLEVELAND.COM

Ball State hosts Kent State following Santiago's 21-point game

Kent State visits the Ball State Cardinals after Giovanni Santiago scored 21 points in the Golden Flashes' 79-73 overtime victory against the Central Michigan Chippewas

MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santiago's 21 lead Kent State over Central Michigan 79-73 in OT

Led by Giovanni Santiago's 21 points, the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 79-73 in overtime

MARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santiago scores 15, Kent State defeats Malone 79-58

Led by Giovanni Santiago's 15 points, the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Malone Pioneers 79-58 in a season opener

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against Indiana Santiago (hand) will sit out Kent State's game Friday against Indiana, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Kent State will be without one of its key players for the team's first-round matchup of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Like before, VonCameron Davis is expected to fill in as a starter. Regardless, it will be tougher for Kent State to upset Indiana, though Santiago's doubtful availability should have softened the blow beforehand. Now, he can only wait to see if the Golden Flashes advance a round without him.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for first round Santiago (hand) is doubtful for the first round of March Madness 2023, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Santiago sat out the 2023 Mid-American Conference Tournament, and it is looking more likely he will be unavailable again when Kent State begins participating in March Madness this upcoming week. That will be highly unfortunate for the Golden Flashes, who are expected to face one of the higher seeds despite not knowing their opponent just yet.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out conference tourney Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff said Wednesday that Santiago (hand) will be sidelined for this week's Mid-American Conference tournament, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Santiago will sit out the Golden Flashes' tournament opener Thursday versus Northern Illinois and any additional contests that follow. The 6-foot-1 guard, who hasn't played since Feb. 3 due to the hand injury, finished the regular season with averages of 7.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.4 three-pointers and 1.1 steals in 27.0 minutes per game over 23 appearances.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play in MAC Tournament Santiago (hand) is not expected to play in the MAC Tournament, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The junior has missed the last eight games due to a hand injury and it looks like the wait may be even longer. Rob Senderoff tells the media that Santiago status is up in the air, but will most likely sit during the conference tournament. The guard is averaging 7.5 points and 1.8 rebounds this season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago scores 14 to lead Kent St. past Ohio 75-52

Giovanni Santiago had 14 points off the bench to carry Kent State to a 75-52 win over Ohio, the Golden Flashes' eighth straight victory

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Santiago scores 21 to carry Kent St. over E. Michigan 90-71

Giovanni Santiago had a season-high 21 points as Kent State defeated Eastern Michigan 90-71

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays 28 minutes off bench Santiago (lower leg) supplied zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and three steals in 28 minutes during Friday's 67-55 win over Akron.

Impact Santiago had missed the last two games due to a lower leg injury, but he saw plenty of playing time off the bench Friday. While he had modest production against Akron, it wouldn't be surprising to see him reclaim his starting role at some point.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Friday Santiago (leg) is warming up for Friday's action against Akron, Allen Moff of the Kent Record-Courier reports.

Impact After missing the teams two previous games with a lower leg injury, Santiago seems to be nearing a return Friday. The 6-foot-1 guard has started in all twelve games he has played for the Golden Flashes this season, averaging 9.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 32.2 minutes per game. If he is unable to play Friday, his next chance to return is Tuesday against Akron.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Santiago is questionable to play in Friday's contest with Akron, Allen Moff of the Record-Courier reports.

Impact Santiago missed his second-straight game for Kent State Tuesday and is dealing with a freak lower-leg injury after stepping on the foot of Ball State head coach James Whitford on Jan. 4. "It will be another game-time decision," said head coach Rob Senderoff. Santiago has started 12 games for the Golden Flashes this season, averaging nine points, three rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game. If he is unable to suit up Friday, his next chance to return will be Tuesday when Kent State takes on Eastern Michigan.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Tuesday Santiago (undisclosed) is not in the starting lineup Tuesday, according to the Kent State men's basketball official Twitter account.

Impact Santiago, a regular starter for the Golden Flashes, was not listed in the teams starting five Tuesday. The 6-foot-1 guard missed the teams previous game with an injury and seems to be headed towards missing Tuesday's action action Northern Illinois as well. Santiago's starting spot will go to Jalen Sullinger for the second straight game.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Wednesday Santiago (undisclosed) accumulated zero points (0-9 FG, 0-9 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 72-69 loss to Central Michigan.

Impact The sophomore was back in action after missing the team's latest matchup Dec. 19 against Southern. He's averaging 8.8 points across 10 outings after failing to score Wednesday.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In COVID-19 protocol Santiago (COVID-19 protocols) will be out until after Christmas, the Record-Courier reports.

Impact Toledo had their game on Tuesday against Cleveland State canceled, so there is a chance Santaigo may not miss any game action. His next chance to play will be Dec. 29 against Central Michigan.

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in uniform Sunday Santiago is not dressed for Sunday's game against Southern, Allen Moff of the Kent Record-Courier reports.

Impact It's unclear what's sidelining Santiago for Sunday's contest. The 6-1 sophomore has started in all nine games, averaging 9.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.7 steals in 30 minutes per contest. Jeremiah Hernandez will get the start in his place.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Santiago scores 22 to lead Kent State men’s basketball past W. Michigan, 76-69 Malique Jacobs had 17 points and seven rebounds for Kent State (13-5, 10-4 Mid-American Conference).

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Santiago scores 22 to lead Kent St. past W. Michigan 76-69 KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Giovanni Santiago had a career-high 22 points as Kent State defeated Western Michigan 76-69 on Tuesday night.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Santiago scores 22 to lead Kent St. past W. Michigan 76-69 KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Giovanni Santiago had a career-high 22 points as Kent State...

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Santiago scores 22 to lead Kent St. past W. Michigan 76-69 Giovanni Santiago had a career-high 22 points as Kent State defeated Western Michigan 76-69 on Tuesday night.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Santiago scores 22 to lead Kent St. past W. Michigan 76-69

Giovanni Santiago had a career-high 22 points as Kent State defeated Western Michigan 76-69

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS