DEKALB, Ill. (Interstat) — Kent State defeated Northern Illinois 35-31 on Friday in a back-and-forth Mid-American Conference matchup at Huskie Stadium. The Golden Flashes secured the win with a fourth-quarter touchdown run by Gavin Garcia, who finished with 151 rushing yards. Chavon Wright led the Huskies with 185 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Kent State quarterback Dru DeShields threw for two touchdowns in the victory. The Golden Flashes improved to 5-7, while Northern Illinois fell to 3-9.