Wednesday, February 19
Kent, Ohio
7:00 PM
Kent State University
vs
University at Buffalo
Photo by: David Dermer
Kent State to Face Buffalo at Home Wednesday Night
2/18/2014 5:02:00 PM | Women's Basketball
GAME NOTES
AUDIO
VIDEO
LIVE STATS
THE GAME
Kent State (5-18, 2-10 MAC) looks to keep on their current hot streak when Buffalo comes to town Wednesday night (Feb. 19) for a 7:00pm tip.
The Golden Flashes are coming off an impressive 57-48 road win over Western Michigan this past Sunday. The Broncos were able to start off on an 11-0 run, but a 4-for-4 three-point shooting performance by Larissa Lurken got the Flashes into the game. The two teams traded baskets back and forth in the second half before Kent State was able to go on a 15-1 run to end the game and secure the victory. Western Michigan struggled in the final minutes, as its last field goal came with five minutes remaining. On the other hand, Kent State sunk nine free throws to take the lead with 2:36 left and move on to the win. On the defensive end, they forced four turnovers in the final minute and a half. Lurken's 12-point first half on four from beyond the arc was enough to lead Kent State in scoring. Amber Dunlap followed her with nine points. Montia Johnson led the team with 12 rebounds. She also picked up six points, three steals and a block. CiCi Shannon kept on her season pace with three denials. As a team, a 20-for-24 effort at the line paved the way for a victory. The Flashes also won the rebound margin 40-31.
The beginning of February has been a big time for the Golden Flashes under Head Coach Danielle O'Banion. Kent State has started off both Februarys by securing their first conference win. Last year they fought hard on February 3rd in a 57-55 victory on the road at Ohio. This season they won February 2 versus Ball State.
Buffalo is led by Mackenzie Loesing and Kristen Sharkey, who are averaging 16.8 and 14.9 points per game, respectively. Sharkey also leads the team by averaging 8.9 rebounds. Christa Baccas has been a match for Shannon this season, blocking a total of 60 shots.
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. A live video stream of the game will be provided at mac-sports.com
UP NEXT
Kent State remains home this Sunday (Feb. 23) for a 2:00pm matchup against Miami.
THE MATCHUP: BUFFALO
• Kent State is 24-6 all-time against Buffalo.
• The Golden Flashes dropped both meetings last year against the Bulls, 54-69 at home and 45-81 on the road.
• Kent State's last win versus Buffalo was in January 2011 when they won 85-73 at home.
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.
STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
• Larissa Lurken was named the Kent State student-athlete of the week for her performance in the Golden Flashes' victory over Western Michigan.
• The freshman scored a team-high 12 points on a 4-for-4 effort from beyond the arc. She also was a part of a big defensive effort that propelled Kent State at the end of the game as the team went on a 15-1 run to clinch the victory.
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 23 and March 2.
AUDIO
VIDEO
LIVE STATS
THE GAME
Kent State (5-18, 2-10 MAC) looks to keep on their current hot streak when Buffalo comes to town Wednesday night (Feb. 19) for a 7:00pm tip.
The Golden Flashes are coming off an impressive 57-48 road win over Western Michigan this past Sunday. The Broncos were able to start off on an 11-0 run, but a 4-for-4 three-point shooting performance by Larissa Lurken got the Flashes into the game. The two teams traded baskets back and forth in the second half before Kent State was able to go on a 15-1 run to end the game and secure the victory. Western Michigan struggled in the final minutes, as its last field goal came with five minutes remaining. On the other hand, Kent State sunk nine free throws to take the lead with 2:36 left and move on to the win. On the defensive end, they forced four turnovers in the final minute and a half. Lurken's 12-point first half on four from beyond the arc was enough to lead Kent State in scoring. Amber Dunlap followed her with nine points. Montia Johnson led the team with 12 rebounds. She also picked up six points, three steals and a block. CiCi Shannon kept on her season pace with three denials. As a team, a 20-for-24 effort at the line paved the way for a victory. The Flashes also won the rebound margin 40-31.
The beginning of February has been a big time for the Golden Flashes under Head Coach Danielle O'Banion. Kent State has started off both Februarys by securing their first conference win. Last year they fought hard on February 3rd in a 57-55 victory on the road at Ohio. This season they won February 2 versus Ball State.
Buffalo is led by Mackenzie Loesing and Kristen Sharkey, who are averaging 16.8 and 14.9 points per game, respectively. Sharkey also leads the team by averaging 8.9 rebounds. Christa Baccas has been a match for Shannon this season, blocking a total of 60 shots.
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. A live video stream of the game will be provided at mac-sports.com
UP NEXT
Kent State remains home this Sunday (Feb. 23) for a 2:00pm matchup against Miami.
THE MATCHUP: BUFFALO
• Kent State is 24-6 all-time against Buffalo.
• The Golden Flashes dropped both meetings last year against the Bulls, 54-69 at home and 45-81 on the road.
• Kent State's last win versus Buffalo was in January 2011 when they won 85-73 at home.
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.
STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
• Larissa Lurken was named the Kent State student-athlete of the week for her performance in the Golden Flashes' victory over Western Michigan.
• The freshman scored a team-high 12 points on a 4-for-4 effort from beyond the arc. She also was a part of a big defensive effort that propelled Kent State at the end of the game as the team went on a 15-1 run to clinch the victory.
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 23 and March 2.
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