Kent State University
5-20, 2-13
University of Akron
14-12, 8-7
Flashes Fall by Ten to the Zips at Home
2/27/2016 5:08:00 PM | Women's Basketball
KENT, Ohio – Kent State (5-21, 2-14) fell by ten, 70-60, at the M.A.C. Center Saturday night in a Wagon Wheel Challenge matchup with the Zips (15-12, 9-7).
The Golden Flashes scored the first basket of the day but then the Zips took over and led 23-12 at the end of the first quarter. They then went up by as much as 15 in the second to take a 40-25 advantage into the locker room at the half.
Out of the break, Kent State surged ahead to cut the deficit. Jordan Korinek hit a jumper and McKenna Stephens made a layup before Korinek sunk another to cut Akron's lead to nine points. That lead dropped to six once Paige Salisbury drained a shot from beyond the arc. Later on, Korinek made a three herself and yet another jump shot to bring the game to 44-41.
Unfortunately, the Zips were able to extend their lead in the 4th quarter, getting ahead by as many as 15 points again. The Golden Flashes were able to bring that advantage down to ten, but could not come closer in the contest.
Akron outrebounded 35-28 and forced 24 turnovers by grabbing 13 steals.
Larissa Lurken led the team in scoring with 19 while Korniek finished with 18 and a team-high eight rebounds.
The Golden Flashes remain home on Wednesday when they take on Miami at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at kentstatesports.com or by calling the ticket office at 330-672-2244. The game is the last home game of the season for the Flashes.
