Kent State University
Robert Morris
Kent State Visits NEC Favorite Robert Morris Friday Night
12/6/2018 4:02:00โฏPM | Women's Basketball
Kent State will attempt to even its record heading into finals week when it plays at Robert Morris on Friday night at 7 p.m. Due to construction to replace RMU's previous arena, the game will be played at the North Athletic Complex Student Rec Center.
The Golden Flashes (3-4) have lost two in a row and are coming off their worst offensive performance in a 61-55 setback Sunday at Wright State. In addition to posting a season-low scoring total, Kent State shot below 30 percent from the field and went just 2-for-24 from beyond the three-point arc. Megan Carter scored 18 points to lead the way with three teammates adding nine apiece. Merissa Barber-Smith grabbed a team-high 10 rebounds and Alexa Golden added nine boards.
Guard Megan Carter (18.0 ppg) has scored at least 14 points in every game and is the fifth-leading scorer in the Mid-American Conference. Carter also leads the Flashes in assists (3.0 apg) and is second in rebounding (5.4 rpg). Freshman Asiah Dingle (12.2 ppg) has provided a scoring threat at the point guard position. Forward Lindsey Thall (9.7 ppg, 5.3 rpg) leads Kent State with 12 three-pointers and 10 blocks. Center Merissa Barber-Smith is the team's top rebounder at 6.6 per game. Guard Alexa Golden (5.3 ppg) has a team-high 12 steals.
Scouting Robert Morris
Robert Morris (1-6) has lost five straight following a 92-63 setback at No. 14/15 Iowa on Sunday. That was the Colonial first loss by more than 10 points, as they have lost three games by five points or less in addition to an overtime loss to Youngstown State in the season opener.
After winning a program-record 25 games a season ago, Robert Morris was picked to win the Northeast Conference. However, offensive struggles have resulted in a tough start to the season. The Colonials ranks 307th in scoring (56.9 ppg) and 318th in field goal percentage (.346). RMU has made more three-pointers (63) than free throws (53) and has converted just better than 60-percent of its shots at the charity stripe.
Preseason All-NEC center Nneka Ezeigbo is the Colonials' top scorer at 10.0 points per game and also leads the team with 13 steals and 11 blocks. Forward Nadège Pluviose grabs a team-high 7.0 rebounds per game.
Robert Morris has made the 50th-most three-pointers in the country and nearly 48-percent of the team's scoring has come from beyond the arc. Guards Megan Callahan (9.3 ppg), Esther Castedo (7.4 ppg) and Honoka Ikematsu (7.3 ppg) have combined for 44 three-point field goals and 12 two-point field goals.
Series History
โข Kent State is 5-5 all-time vs. Robert Morris.
โข The Golden Flashes turned in a stellar defensive effort in a 46-31 victory last season in Moon Township.
โข ย Robert Morris had won the previous three matchups, including a 68-65 overtime victory two seasons ago.
โข Kent State rallied from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime.
โข This will be the fifth meeting in Moon Township with RMU holding a 2-2 advantage on its home court.
TV / Radio
Dave Wilson will be on the call on 640 WHLO and the Golden Flashes iHeartRadio channel. The game will also be streamed on NEC Front Row.
Next Up For Kent State
The Golden Flashes will have nine days off before returning to action at St. Bonaventure on Monday, Dec. 17. The next home game will be against Clarion on New Year's Eve.
