Kent State University
West Virginia
Another Challenging Road Test Next for Women’s Basketball at WVU
11/6/2025 10:24:00 AM | Women's Basketball
The Kent State women's basketball team looks for its fifth win against a Power 4 opponent over the past five seasons on Friday when it battles West Virginia inside of Hope Coliseum at 7 p.m.
Ranked No. 10 in the Mid-Major Top 25 entering the season, the Golden Flashes (0-1) fell to James Madison, 80-48, on the road in a MAC-Sun Belt Challenge matchup on Monday. The Mid-American Conference preseason favorite struggled offensively and shot just 15-of-59 (.254) from the field with 25 turnovers. Junior Riley Rismiller led the way with 10 points and 12 rebounds for her first career double-double against a Division I opponent. Redshirt junior Corynne Hauser also scored 10 points to share the team lead in her first regular season action in 635 days.
All four newcomers made their Kent State debuts in the opener. Sophomore Emory Klatt, a transfer from DePaul, was the first Flash off the bench and finished with four points and six rebounds. Freshmen Rylee Kalocay (4 points), Caitlyn Holmes (3 points) and Anna Campanelli (2 points) also entered the scoring column.
Scouting West Virginia
The Mountaineers received votes in both the Associated Press and USA TODAY/Coaches preseason polls and expect to reach the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. West Virginia used pressure defense to force 31 turnovers during an 83-47 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Monday to extend its home winning streak to 18 games.
Two-time All-Big 12 selection Jordan Harrison was named to the Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year Watch List for the second season in a row and led the Mountaineers with 15 points on Monday. Forwards Kierra Wheeler (14) and Jordan Thomas (12) and guard Sydney Shaw (10) also scored in double-figures.
Series History
• Kent State is 3-7 all-time against West Virginia, as the programs played nearly every year from 1978-88.
• The Golden Flashes have gone 1-5 in trips to Morgantown, winning 64-54 on Jan. 12, 1980.
• After winning three of the first four matchups, Kent State has lost six in a row.
• The Mountaineers won the most recent meeting, 90-78, at the M.A.C. Center on Nov. 29, 1988.
Broadcast Info
Daniel Woods and Warren Baker will call the action on ESPN+, while Cam Manna will be on the call on the Kent State Radio Network.
Next Up for Kent State
The Golden Flashes will host Walsh for the home opener on Monday, Nov. 10. The game is part of a doubleheader at the M.A.C. Center and will tip at 5 p.m.
KSU Travel Network
Fans looking to save on travel while supporting the Golden Flashes this year can use the Blue and Gold Travel Network to save on flights and hotels while giving back to Kent State student-athletes by booking at BlueAndGoldTravelNetwork.com.
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