Saturday, January 4
Kent, Ohio
2:00 PM
Kent State University
vs
Eastern Michigan University
MAC Play Begins Saturday for Golden Flashes
1/3/2014 11:48:00 AM | Women's Basketball
GAME NOTES
AUDIO
VIDEO
LIVE STATS
THE GAME
Kent State (3-8, 0-0 MAC) opens up Mid-American Conference play at home on Saturday (Jan. 4) when they host Eastern Michigan (10-1, 0-0 MAC) at 2:00pm. There will be an autograph session for fans after the game.
The game marks the fifth straight at home. Last time out, Kent State fell 61-44 to St. Bonaventure. The game was tied 19-19 at the half after less than 35% shooting performances from both sides. In the second half, the Bonnies came out hot and shot 70% to earn the victory. Kent State outrebounded St. Bonaventure 33-28 in the contest and had 13 assists on 17 field goals. They also had 14 second chance points on 17 offensive rebounds. Montia Johnson was the only Golden Flashes to reach double-digits in scoring as she finished with 17 points. CiCI Shannon led the team with nine rebounds while Ashley Evans led Kent State with four assists and four steals.
The Golden Flashes started their current homestand 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.
In their three victories, Kent State is averaging 18.3 made free-throws, 44 rebounds and 16 turnovers with a +1.7 turnover margin. They also have had at least three players reach double digits in scoring in the three victories
Eastern Michigan enters conference play with a MAC-best record of 10-1. They were picked to finish fourth in the West Division in the preseason poll. The Eagles' sole loss came in a 75-89 defeat at Michigan. They have reached 100 points in scoring three times already this season, in wins against Madonna, Marygrove and Detroit. Eastern Michigan leads the MAC in scoring offense, scoring margin, rebounding offense, steals, turnover margin, assist/turnover ratio, offensive rebounds, defensive rebounds and offensive rebound percentage entering Saturday's game.
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.
UP NEXT
Kent State's six-game homestand concludes by hosting Bowling Green on Thursday, January 9 at 7:00pm. Tickets are available online at kentstatesports.com or by calling the ticket office at 330-672-2244.
THE MATCHUP: EASTERN MICHIGAN
• Kent State holds the all-time edge over Eastern Michigan, 34-21.
• The Golden Flashes fell to the Eagles 45-64 last season at home.Â
• Kent State's last victory over Eastern Michigan came in a 84-52 home victory in January 2009.
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.
KEYS TO VICTORY
• Rebounding, free-throws and turnovers seem to be the keys to Kent State's victories this year.
• In the three wins, they are averaging 18.3 made free-throws per game, 44 rebounds per game and 16 turnovers with a +1.7 turnover margin.
• They have also had at least three players reach double digits in scoring in all three victories.
HOME COURT ADVANTAGE
• Two-thirds of the Golden Flashes' wins have come at home the past two seasons.
• Opponents are out-scoring them by just two points at home while Kent State is being outscored by 23 points on average away from the M.A.C. Center.
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 January 4, February 9, February 23 and March 2.
• Donations will also be accepted at the men's games on December 28, January 8 and February 1.
AUDIO
VIDEO
LIVE STATS
THE GAME
Kent State (3-8, 0-0 MAC) opens up Mid-American Conference play at home on Saturday (Jan. 4) when they host Eastern Michigan (10-1, 0-0 MAC) at 2:00pm. There will be an autograph session for fans after the game.
The game marks the fifth straight at home. Last time out, Kent State fell 61-44 to St. Bonaventure. The game was tied 19-19 at the half after less than 35% shooting performances from both sides. In the second half, the Bonnies came out hot and shot 70% to earn the victory. Kent State outrebounded St. Bonaventure 33-28 in the contest and had 13 assists on 17 field goals. They also had 14 second chance points on 17 offensive rebounds. Montia Johnson was the only Golden Flashes to reach double-digits in scoring as she finished with 17 points. CiCI Shannon led the team with nine rebounds while Ashley Evans led Kent State with four assists and four steals.
The Golden Flashes started their current homestand 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.
In their three victories, Kent State is averaging 18.3 made free-throws, 44 rebounds and 16 turnovers with a +1.7 turnover margin. They also have had at least three players reach double digits in scoring in the three victories
Eastern Michigan enters conference play with a MAC-best record of 10-1. They were picked to finish fourth in the West Division in the preseason poll. The Eagles' sole loss came in a 75-89 defeat at Michigan. They have reached 100 points in scoring three times already this season, in wins against Madonna, Marygrove and Detroit. Eastern Michigan leads the MAC in scoring offense, scoring margin, rebounding offense, steals, turnover margin, assist/turnover ratio, offensive rebounds, defensive rebounds and offensive rebound percentage entering Saturday's game.
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.
UP NEXT
Kent State's six-game homestand concludes by hosting Bowling Green on Thursday, January 9 at 7:00pm. Tickets are available online at kentstatesports.com or by calling the ticket office at 330-672-2244.
THE MATCHUP: EASTERN MICHIGAN
• Kent State holds the all-time edge over Eastern Michigan, 34-21.
• The Golden Flashes fell to the Eagles 45-64 last season at home.Â
• Kent State's last victory over Eastern Michigan came in a 84-52 home victory in January 2009.
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.
KEYS TO VICTORY
• Rebounding, free-throws and turnovers seem to be the keys to Kent State's victories this year.
• In the three wins, they are averaging 18.3 made free-throws per game, 44 rebounds per game and 16 turnovers with a +1.7 turnover margin.
• They have also had at least three players reach double digits in scoring in all three victories.
HOME COURT ADVANTAGE
• Two-thirds of the Golden Flashes' wins have come at home the past two seasons.
• Opponents are out-scoring them by just two points at home while Kent State is being outscored by 23 points on average away from the M.A.C. Center.
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 January 4, February 9, February 23 and March 2.
• Donations will also be accepted at the men's games on December 28, January 8 and February 1.
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