Saturday, January 18
Akron, OH
1:30 PM
Kent State University
at
University of Akron
PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge Resumes with Women's Basketball on Saturday
1/17/2014 1:11:00 PM | Women's Basketball
GAME NOTES
AUDIO
VIDEO
LIVE STATS
THE GAME
The PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge resumes for the spring semester as Kent State (3-12, 0-4 MAC) takes the short trip to Akron (7-8, 1-3 MAC) for a 1:30pm game on Saturday (Jan. 18).
This is the third year of the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge. Kent State won the first two while Akron currently leads 3-2 for the 2013-14 season. The challenge is based on a point system decided by the outcomes of Kent State-Akron matchups in 15 varsity sports.
The Golden Flashes battled hard against Ohio in their last contest, but ultimately fell 59-76. Kent State lead 32-28 at the half after a 50% field-goal shooting performace and out-rebounded the Bobcats 25-13. However, Ohio went on a 16-2 run after halftime to take the lead and secure the victory. Overall, Kent State had 44 rebounds while Ohio was only able to grab 16. 22 of the Golden Flashes' came on the offensive glass that resulted in 16 second chance points. Amber Dunlap set career marks with 19 points and seven rebounds in the game. Ashley Evans had 12 points. Montia Johnson led the team with eight rebounds while Mikell Chinn led with four assists.
The Golden Flashes started the month of December by winning two in a row for the first time since January of the 2011-12 season. With three wins already in their keeping, they have already matched last year's win total. Their most recent victory, a 69-46 domination of Niagara, was the team's largest win-margin since December 1, 2010.
The Zips began their conference season with a 87-78 home victory against Ball State after starting out 6-5 in non-conference play. They are currently on a three-game slide after losing to Central Michigan, Bowling Green and Miami. Akron's offense has been successful this season as the team is averaging 81.7 points per game and both Rachel Tecca and Hanna Luburgh are averaging more than 23 points per game. Tecca also leads the team by averaging 8.5 rebounds and has a team-high 28 steals. Kacie Cassell leads the MAC with 89 assists.
LIVE STATS
Live stats will be available via Akron's Website at gozips.com
TV/RADIO
Dave Wilson will have the call on Golden Flashes Radio on iHeart Radio. There will also be a live video stream of the game via the Mid-American Conference at mac-sports.com. All live coverage links are available at kentstatesports.com.
UP NEXT
Kent State hosts Central Michigan on Wednesday (Jan. 22) at 7:00 pm.
THE MATCHUP: AKRON
• Kent State holds a 48-9 all-time advantage over Akron.
• Last season was the first time Akron was able to pick up wins in both meetings.
• Five of the nine Zips victories have come in the last five years.
PNC WAGON WHEEL CHALLENGE
• The game will mark the first competition of the spring semester for the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge.
• The challenge began in the 2011-2012 school year. It consists of a point system to determine the victor between Kent State and Akron. 15 sports are inculded in the challenge.
• Kent State is undefeated thus far, winning the inaugaural challenge 9-6 and winning 8-7 last year.
• Currently, Akron leads 3-2.
IN A FLASH
The Golden Flashes secured two wins faster this season than in the last two years.
Last year, their second win came on January 2; their first came on December 6.
• They also have won back-to-back games for the first time since January of the 2011-2012 season.
• Kent State's 23-point win over Niagara was the team's largest win margin since December 1, 2010.
SUPER SENIOR
• Through four conference games, senior Amber Dunlap leads the team in scoring, averaging 10.3 points per game.
• She reached a career-high with 19 points in the most recent game against Ohio.
REACH OUT AND READ
• Kent State basketball ball is teaming up with Akron Children's Hospital on behalf of the Reach Out and Read Program, which prepares America's youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together.
• Donation bins to collect books will be set out at the M.A.C. Center for our games on February 9, February 23 and March 2.
• Donations will also be accepted at the men's game on February 1.
AUDIO
VIDEO
LIVE STATS
THE GAME
The PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge resumes for the spring semester as Kent State (3-12, 0-4 MAC) takes the short trip to Akron (7-8, 1-3 MAC) for a 1:30pm game on Saturday (Jan. 18).
This is the third year of the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge. Kent State won the first two while Akron currently leads 3-2 for the 2013-14 season. The challenge is based on a point system decided by the outcomes of Kent State-Akron matchups in 15 varsity sports.
The Golden Flashes battled hard against Ohio in their last contest, but ultimately fell 59-76. Kent State lead 32-28 at the half after a 50% field-goal shooting performace and out-rebounded the Bobcats 25-13. However, Ohio went on a 16-2 run after halftime to take the lead and secure the victory. Overall, Kent State had 44 rebounds while Ohio was only able to grab 16. 22 of the Golden Flashes' came on the offensive glass that resulted in 16 second chance points. Amber Dunlap set career marks with 19 points and seven rebounds in the game. Ashley Evans had 12 points. Montia Johnson led the team with eight rebounds while Mikell Chinn led with four assists.
The Golden Flashes started the month of December by winning two in a row for the first time since January of the 2011-12 season. With three wins already in their keeping, they have already matched last year's win total. Their most recent victory, a 69-46 domination of Niagara, was the team's largest win-margin since December 1, 2010.
The Zips began their conference season with a 87-78 home victory against Ball State after starting out 6-5 in non-conference play. They are currently on a three-game slide after losing to Central Michigan, Bowling Green and Miami. Akron's offense has been successful this season as the team is averaging 81.7 points per game and both Rachel Tecca and Hanna Luburgh are averaging more than 23 points per game. Tecca also leads the team by averaging 8.5 rebounds and has a team-high 28 steals. Kacie Cassell leads the MAC with 89 assists.
LIVE STATS
Live stats will be available via Akron's Website at gozips.com
TV/RADIO
Dave Wilson will have the call on Golden Flashes Radio on iHeart Radio. There will also be a live video stream of the game via the Mid-American Conference at mac-sports.com. All live coverage links are available at kentstatesports.com.
UP NEXT
Kent State hosts Central Michigan on Wednesday (Jan. 22) at 7:00 pm.
THE MATCHUP: AKRON
• Kent State holds a 48-9 all-time advantage over Akron.
• Last season was the first time Akron was able to pick up wins in both meetings.
• Five of the nine Zips victories have come in the last five years.
PNC WAGON WHEEL CHALLENGE
• The game will mark the first competition of the spring semester for the PNC Wagon Wheel Challenge.
• The challenge began in the 2011-2012 school year. It consists of a point system to determine the victor between Kent State and Akron. 15 sports are inculded in the challenge.
• Kent State is undefeated thus far, winning the inaugaural challenge 9-6 and winning 8-7 last year.
• Currently, Akron leads 3-2.
IN A FLASH
The Golden Flashes secured two wins faster this season than in the last two years.
Last year, their second win came on January 2; their first came on December 6.
• They also have won back-to-back games for the first time since January of the 2011-2012 season.
• Kent State's 23-point win over Niagara was the team's largest win margin since December 1, 2010.
SUPER SENIOR
• Through four conference games, senior Amber Dunlap leads the team in scoring, averaging 10.3 points per game.
• She reached a career-high with 19 points in the most recent game against Ohio.
REACH OUT AND READ
• Kent State basketball ball is teaming up with Akron Children's Hospital on behalf of the Reach Out and Read Program, which prepares America's youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together.
• Donation bins to collect books will be set out at the M.A.C. Center for our games on February 9, February 23 and March 2.
• Donations will also be accepted at the men's game on February 1.
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