Kent State University
1-6
Duquesne University
4-3
White Stays Hot But Dukes Down Flashes 86-60
12/3/2014 1:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Krista White posted a career-high twenty points for the second straight game, but Kent State (1-6) could not hold on against Duquesne (4-3), eventually falling 86-60 Wednesday afternoon.
The Golden Flashes took some time to get things going out of the gate but gained composure as the opening twenty minutes played out. The Dukes had a ten-point lead at the half despite leading by as much as 15 in that span.
Kent State's success in the first half came in part to White driving to the basket and drawing fouls, where she then made 8-of-9 from the line. Madison Ridout found her rhythm from beyond the arc, sinking two from deep range. White's 17 points in the first half nearly matched her career game-high of twenty set the last time on the court.
Out of the break the Dukes were able to get some momentum back, eventually taking a 31-point lead en route to the 86-60 victory.
The final rebounding margin was close as Duquesne had a 32-30 advantage. Both teams had success at the free throw line with Kent State making 21 of 27 shots (77.8) and the Dukes sinking 28 of 34 (82.4).
The Golden Flashes were out dueled in the paint 34-22, and the Dukes were able to turn twenty Kent State turnovers into 22 points. Duquesne was also successful off the fast break, finishing with 21 points in that fashion.
White's twenty point effort led Kent State. She finished 9-for-11 at the free throw line while also having three assists and two blocks. Melanee Stubbs had her best game of the season with 11 points and five rebounds. Montia Johnson led the team with six rebounds.
Kent State remains close to home as it travels to Cleveland State for its next contest on Sunday at 3:30p.m.
