Kent State University
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Kent State Concludes Homestand Wednesday Against A-10 Favorite Duquesne
11/27/2018 3:44:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Kent State looks to conclude an undefeated homestand on Wednesday when it plays Duquesne at 7 p.m. inside of the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday for a women's basketball contest at 5 p.m.
The Golden Flashes (3-2) have a full week of rest after beating Northern Kentucky, Oakland and Youngstown State over a four-day span. The defense has been excellent during the three-game winning streak, holding opponents toto 53.3 points per game and a 31.4 field goal percentage while blocking 5.7 shots per game. Kent State held YSU to 30 points below its season average entering the game in last Tuesday's 62-34 victory. The Penguins did not make a field goal and had just two points during the third period.
Guard Megan Carter (18.2 ppg) has scored at least 14 points in all for game's and is the fifth-leading scorer in the Mid-American Conference. Carter also leads the Flashes in assists (3.4 apg) and is tied for the second in rebounding (5.4 rpg). Freshman Asiah Dingle (12.8 ppg) has provided a scoring threat at the point guard position. Forward Lindsey Thall (8.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg) grabbed a career-high nine rebounds against YSUleads Kent State and ranks fourth in the MAC at 1.6 blocks per game. Center Merissa Barber-Smith swatted a career-high five shots against YSU and is the team's top rebounder at 6.2 per game. Guard Alexa Golden (5.4 ppg) averages 2.2 steals per game and is shooting 43.8 percent from on three-pointers.
Series History
• Kent State is 2-4 all-time vs. Duquesne.
• The Golden Flashes have lost three straight in the series with the most recent victory coming by a score of 75-70 on Dec. 5, 2001 at the M.A.C. Center.
• Kent State is 1-1 all-time at home.
• Duquesne won the last matchup, 86-60, on Dec. 3, 2014 in Pittsburgh.
TV / Radio
Jacob Pavilack will be on the call on the Golden Flashes iHeartRadio channel, while Dave Wilson and Brad Hamilton bring the action on ESPN+.
Next Up For Kent State
The Golden Flashes will play four straight road games over the next month, beginning with a trip to Wright State on Sunday, Dec. 2. The next home game will be against Clarion on New Year's Eve.
