Kent State University
6-4
NJIT
3-9
Flashes’ Defense Smothers NJIT
12/21/2018 10:17:00 PM | Women's Basketball
NEWARK, N.J. – Kent State earned its third consecutive victory, 57-40, Friday afternoon at NJIT to conclude a four-game road swing.
The Golden Flashes (6-4) turned up the defensive pressure to force 33 turnovers and hold the Highlanders to just 13-for-46 (28.3 percent) shooting.
Kent State was led by its starting backcourt, which combined for 34 points. Redshirt junior Megan Carter scored 19 and freshman Asiah Dingle added 15.
The Flashes held a 47-40 rebounding advantage, which included a season-high 23 on the offensive end. Senior Merissa Barber-Smith led team with nine rebounds and junior Ali Poole grabbed eight boards.
Kent State returns to action on Monday, Dec. 31 when Clarion visits the M.A.C. Center to begin a three-game homestand.
