Kent State University
5-23, 3-14MAC
Ohio University
24-4, 15-2MAC
Kent State Drops 69-56 Contest to MAC Champion Ohio
3/4/2015 9:37:00 PM | Women's Basketball
KENT, Ohio – Kent State (5-23, 3-14) had a hot start but fell to Mid-American Conference regular season champion Ohio (24-4, 15-2) by a score of 69-56 Wednesday night.
Larissa Lurken banked in a three within seconds of the opening tip to get the scoring started in the game. The first half went on to consist of six ties and five lead changes but the Bobcats pulled ahead to lead 31-24 at the half as they closed it out on a 7-2 run.
The Golden Flashes were shooting an even 50% from the field in the first ten minutes of the game before cooling down to 30%.
To start the second, Ohio drove ahead on a 6-0 run to be up 37-24, forcing a Kent State timeout. The lead became as large as 16 points before the Golden Flashes closed it down to a 69-56 final.
Kent State outrebounded Ohio 44-37 and shot 76% at the free throw line, making 16 of its 21 attempts. The Golden Flashes turned the ball over 26 times that resulted in 21 Bobcat points. Ohio had 21 turnovers of its own.
Montia Johnson had a nice game off the bench, scoring 13 points in 11 minutes on the floor. CiCi Shannon had a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Lurken finished with ten. Mikell Chinn led the team with six rebounds.
The regular season will conclude at home on Saturday when Buffalo comes to the M.A.C. Center for a 2 p.m. tip. The team's four seniors will be honored after the game in a short ceremony. Tickets are available on kentstatesports.com or by calling 330-672-2244.
