Kent State University
Toledo
Women’s Basketball Closes Regular Season with Senior Day Against Toledo on Saturday
3/7/2025 3:14:00 PM | Women's Basketball
The Kent State women's basketball team concludes the regular season at the M.A.C. Center against Toledo on Saturday at 1 p.m. Jenna Batsch, Bridget Dunn, Bianca Juzzo, Lexy Linton, Eléna Maier and Kaley Perkins will be recognized during a Senior Day presentation prior to the game.
The Golden Flashes (19-11, 11-6 MAC) had a three-game winning streak ended in an 84-61 setback at Bowling Green on Wednesday. Led by six three-pointers from Lexi Fleming, the Falcons jumped out to a 30-18 lead at the end of 10 minutes. After falling behind by 23 late in the second period, Kent State went on a 25-11 run to get within single digits before going cold from the floor over the final 12 minutes. Jenna Batsch led the Flashes with 25 points and Tatiana Thomas added 14 points to match her career-high.
Preseason All-MAC First Team selection Jenna Batsch (16.8 ppg, 4.0 apg) has recorded 29 consecutive double-digit scoring performances, which is tied for the fifth longest streak in Division I. Bridget Dunn (8.1 ppg) ranks fifth in the nation in defensive rebounding (8.3 drpg) and 34th overall in rebounds per game (9.7 rpg). Mya Babbitt (11.6 ppg) leads the MAC with 75 three-pointers and has made 41.0% of attempts from beyond the arc. Janae Tyler (11.6 ppg) has emerged as a consistent inside scoring presence after missing the majority of the non-conference slate of games. Dionna Gray averages 8.4 points and 5.0 assists per game.
Scouting Toledo
The Rockets (22-6, 13-4 MAC) won their third game in a row and clinched the No. 2 seed in next week's MAC Tournament on Wednesday with a 79-70 victory at Northern Illinois. Guard/forward Sammi Mikonowicz leads the way with averages of 13.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game and is joined in double-digits by guards Kendall Caruthers (11.6 ppg) and Khera Goss (10.9 ppg). Led by guard/forward Nan Garcia (7.8 ppg), center Hannah Noveroske (6.1 ppg) and guard Faith Fedd-Robinson (5.9 ppg), Toledo ranks 25th in the country in bench scoring (25.0 ppg).
Series History
• Kent State is 35-50 all-time vs. Toledo and has lost eight straight in the series.
• The Golden Flashes had won seven of the previous eight matchups prior to this streak.
• Kent State is 18-16 all-time at home against Toledo.
• Head coach Todd Starkey is 7-10 against the Rockets.
Broadcast Info
Matt Kiraly and Jacki Windon will call the action on ESPN+, while Dane Richardson will have the call on ESPN 850 Cleveland and the Kent State Radio Network.
Next Up for Kent State
The Golden Flashes will head to Cleveland for the MAC Women's Basketball Tournament, beginning with a quarterfinal contest on Wednesday, March 12.
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