Kent State University
19-10,11-5MAC
Akron
9-20,3-13MAC
Tyler Posts First Double-Double in Rivalry Win
3/1/2025 6:38:00 PM | Women's Basketball
AKRON, Ohio —Sophomore Janae Tyler recorded her first collegiate double-double on Saturday as Kent State defeated Akron, 64-44, for its sixth consecutive victory in the rivalry.
Tyler scored 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting and grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds. Senior Jenna Batsch shot 5-of-9 from three-point range and also had 21 points.
The Golden Flashes (19-10, 11-5 MAC) struggled to find an offensive rhythm during the first 20 minutes and trailed 24-23 at halftime.
Kent State quickly took control after the break with a 17-1 run to open the third quarter. Batsch was the catalyst with 10 points on 4-of-4 shooting.
The Zips trimmed the deficit to 12 via a 7-1 run entering the final minute of the period when freshman Journey Hildebrand knocked down a huge three-point shot to stop the host's momentum and help the Flashes take a 52-35 lead into the fourth.
Tyler scored the first five points of the final period and Batsch followed with a three-pointer to give Kent State its largest lead of the contest at 60-35 with 6:22 remaining.
Senior Bridget Dunn grabbed 10 boards for her 17th double-digit rebounding performance of the season. Junior Dionna Gray recorded nine assists for the second game in a row, matching her career-high.
The Flashes will travel to Bowling Green on Wednesday, March 5 for the final road contest before hosting Toledo for Senior Day on Saturday, March 8.
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