Wednesday, January 22
Kent, Ohio
7:00 PM
Kent State University
vs
Central Michigan University
Photo by: David Dermer
Kent State Hosts Central Michigan Wednesday Night
1/21/2014 11:20:00 AM | Women's Basketball
GAME NOTES
AUDIO
VIDEO
LIVE STATS
THE GAME
Kent State (3-13, 0-5 MAC) is set to host Central Michigan (9-8, 5-0 MAC) this Wednesday (Jan. 22) at 7:00pm in the M.A.C. Center.
The Golden Flashes dropped the first PNC Wagon Wheel matchup this season in Akron this past Sunday, falling 51-77 to the ZIps. The game was close up unitl the second media timeout of the first half when Kent State trailed just 14-11. But, Akron began to pull away after the break and led 36-19 at halftime. The game was full of turnovers and fouls with a combined 48 of each in the game. The Golden Flashes were responsible for 27 of each. Akron was able to score 28 points off of Kent State's turnovers. Rachel Mendelsohn netted a team-high 14 points while Montia Johnson netted 11. Mikell Chinn had six assists and six steals. CiCi Shannon kept on her season average with three blocks.
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 Chippewas had a tough non-conference schedule, playing two Top 10 nationally ranked teams, entering MAC play with a 4-8 non-conference record. However, they are now undefeated in the conference after five games with wins against Toledo, Northern Illinois, Bowling Green, at Akron and at Buffalo. Crystal Bradford is coming off a week where she was named the NCAA Women's Basketball Player of the Week. She leads the team with 20.1 points per game and 11.6 rebounds. She also has 61 assists, 47 steals and 22 blocks so far this season.
LIVE STATS
Live stats will be available at sidearmstats.com/kent/wbball.
TV / RADIO
Dave Wilson will have the call on Golden Flashes Radio on iHeart Radio and 640AM WHLO. 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 hits the road as they travel to Miami for a 2:00pm game on Saturday (Jan. 25).
THE MATCHUP: CENTRAL MICHIGAN
• Kent State is 31-23 all-time against Central Michigan.
• Last season the Chippewas won at home, 44-91.
• Prior to last season, the Golden Flashes beat the Chippewas 67-64 at home in January of 2012.
CONFERENCE-ONLY STATS
• When compared to MAC opponents in conference games, Kent State has had success on the defensive end.
• Through five MAC games, the Golden Flashes rank fifth in field goal percentage defense, fifth in three-point percentage defense, third in rebounding defense, second in blocked shots and fifth in steals.
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 five conference games, senior Amber Dunlap leads the team in scoring, averaging 9.2 points per game.
• She reached a career-high with 19 points against Ohio on January 15.
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 games on February 1.
AUDIO
VIDEO
LIVE STATS
THE GAME
Kent State (3-13, 0-5 MAC) is set to host Central Michigan (9-8, 5-0 MAC) this Wednesday (Jan. 22) at 7:00pm in the M.A.C. Center.
The Golden Flashes dropped the first PNC Wagon Wheel matchup this season in Akron this past Sunday, falling 51-77 to the ZIps. The game was close up unitl the second media timeout of the first half when Kent State trailed just 14-11. But, Akron began to pull away after the break and led 36-19 at halftime. The game was full of turnovers and fouls with a combined 48 of each in the game. The Golden Flashes were responsible for 27 of each. Akron was able to score 28 points off of Kent State's turnovers. Rachel Mendelsohn netted a team-high 14 points while Montia Johnson netted 11. Mikell Chinn had six assists and six steals. CiCi Shannon kept on her season average with three blocks.
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 Chippewas had a tough non-conference schedule, playing two Top 10 nationally ranked teams, entering MAC play with a 4-8 non-conference record. However, they are now undefeated in the conference after five games with wins against Toledo, Northern Illinois, Bowling Green, at Akron and at Buffalo. Crystal Bradford is coming off a week where she was named the NCAA Women's Basketball Player of the Week. She leads the team with 20.1 points per game and 11.6 rebounds. She also has 61 assists, 47 steals and 22 blocks so far this season.
LIVE STATS
Live stats will be available at sidearmstats.com/kent/wbball.
TV / RADIO
Dave Wilson will have the call on Golden Flashes Radio on iHeart Radio and 640AM WHLO. 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 hits the road as they travel to Miami for a 2:00pm game on Saturday (Jan. 25).
THE MATCHUP: CENTRAL MICHIGAN
• Kent State is 31-23 all-time against Central Michigan.
• Last season the Chippewas won at home, 44-91.
• Prior to last season, the Golden Flashes beat the Chippewas 67-64 at home in January of 2012.
CONFERENCE-ONLY STATS
• When compared to MAC opponents in conference games, Kent State has had success on the defensive end.
• Through five MAC games, the Golden Flashes rank fifth in field goal percentage defense, fifth in three-point percentage defense, third in rebounding defense, second in blocked shots and fifth in steals.
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 five conference games, senior Amber Dunlap leads the team in scoring, averaging 9.2 points per game.
• She reached a career-high with 19 points against Ohio on January 15.
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 games on February 1.
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