Wednesday, January 29
DeKalb, IL
7:00 PM
Kent State University
at
Northern Illinois University
Photo by: David Dermer
Kent State Set to Face Northern Illinois on Wednesday Night
1/28/2014 3:16:00 PM | Women's Basketball
GAME NOTES
AUDIO
VIDEO
LIVE STATS
THE GAME
Kent State (3-15, 0-7 MAC) remains on the road this week as the team travels to Northern Illinois (7-10, 3-4 MAC) for a 7:00pm matchup Wednesday night (7:00pm CST).
The last time out, the Golden Flashes fell 62-72 on the road at Miami. The game had a slow start, with the teams shooting a combined 39% by the seond medie timeout. The RedHawks took a 33-26 lead into the locker room at halftime. Out of the break, Miami went on a 12-0 run to give themselves a 20-point lead, their biggest of the day. Kent State answered back with a run of their own, going 8-1 by turning on a tough full-court press and collecting three steals within a one minute time span on the game clock. However, Miami ultimately would remain at bay and come out with the victory. Rachel Mendelsohn led all in scoing with 19 points, including three shots from beyond the arc. Depsite first half foul and shooting trouble, Amber Dnlap finished the game with 11 points and three assists and three steals. Ashley Evans contributed with 12 points including a perfect day at the line where she went 5-for-5. Montia Johnson and Janae Peterson tied with a team-high six rebounds.
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.
Northern Illinois sits at 3-4 in the conference with wins against Ohio, Eastern Michigan and at Miami. They lost at Toledo, at Central Michigan, versus Buffalo and most recently, at Bowling Green. The Huskies are led by Amanda Corral, who is averaging 14.6 points per game. The team has a overall win margin of -1.0 and +2.6 in conference play. They have one of the highest three-point field goal percentages in the MAC, shooting 31%.
LIVE STATS
Live stats will be available at niuhuskies.com
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 returns home for a 2:00pm tip on Sunday (Feb. 2) against Ball State. Tickets are available online at kentstatesports.com or by calling the ticket office at 330-672-2244.
THE MATCHUP: NORTHERN ILLINOIS
• Kent State is 18-11 all-time against Northern Illinois.
• Last season the Golden Flashes lost 47-52 at home against the Huskies..
• Kent State's last win against Northern Illinois came on January 26, 2011 in a 56-54 victory in Kent.
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 sixth in rebounding defense, third in blocked shots, fourth in steals and fifth in offensive rebound percentage.
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 seven conference games, senior Amber Dunlap leads the team in scoring, averaging 11.3 points per game.
• She reached a career-high with 19 points against Ohio on January 15 and then topped that with a 22-point performance against Central Michigan
• Dunlap also has the best three-point field goal percentage (.400) on the team.
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 (3-15, 0-7 MAC) remains on the road this week as the team travels to Northern Illinois (7-10, 3-4 MAC) for a 7:00pm matchup Wednesday night (7:00pm CST).
The last time out, the Golden Flashes fell 62-72 on the road at Miami. The game had a slow start, with the teams shooting a combined 39% by the seond medie timeout. The RedHawks took a 33-26 lead into the locker room at halftime. Out of the break, Miami went on a 12-0 run to give themselves a 20-point lead, their biggest of the day. Kent State answered back with a run of their own, going 8-1 by turning on a tough full-court press and collecting three steals within a one minute time span on the game clock. However, Miami ultimately would remain at bay and come out with the victory. Rachel Mendelsohn led all in scoing with 19 points, including three shots from beyond the arc. Depsite first half foul and shooting trouble, Amber Dnlap finished the game with 11 points and three assists and three steals. Ashley Evans contributed with 12 points including a perfect day at the line where she went 5-for-5. Montia Johnson and Janae Peterson tied with a team-high six rebounds.
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.
Northern Illinois sits at 3-4 in the conference with wins against Ohio, Eastern Michigan and at Miami. They lost at Toledo, at Central Michigan, versus Buffalo and most recently, at Bowling Green. The Huskies are led by Amanda Corral, who is averaging 14.6 points per game. The team has a overall win margin of -1.0 and +2.6 in conference play. They have one of the highest three-point field goal percentages in the MAC, shooting 31%.
LIVE STATS
Live stats will be available at niuhuskies.com
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 returns home for a 2:00pm tip on Sunday (Feb. 2) against Ball State. Tickets are available online at kentstatesports.com or by calling the ticket office at 330-672-2244.
THE MATCHUP: NORTHERN ILLINOIS
• Kent State is 18-11 all-time against Northern Illinois.
• Last season the Golden Flashes lost 47-52 at home against the Huskies..
• Kent State's last win against Northern Illinois came on January 26, 2011 in a 56-54 victory in Kent.
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 sixth in rebounding defense, third in blocked shots, fourth in steals and fifth in offensive rebound percentage.
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 seven conference games, senior Amber Dunlap leads the team in scoring, averaging 11.3 points per game.
• She reached a career-high with 19 points against Ohio on January 15 and then topped that with a 22-point performance against Central Michigan
• Dunlap also has the best three-point field goal percentage (.400) on the team.
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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