Kent State University
Duquesne
11/13/2026 12:41:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Kent State hosts Duquesne on Saturday for the annual Team IMPACT Day game. Tip from the M.A.C. Center is scheduled for 1 p.m., and fans are encouraged to participate in a post-game Teddy Bear Toss. All teddy bears will be donated to Caring for Kids in Stow.
The Golden Flashes (0-2) return home for the first time since an 89-78 opening-night loss to Troy and were most recently in action at Northern Kentucky last Saturday. Kent State erased a nine-point deficit to start the fourth quarter and tied it the final minute on a three-pointer by Whitney Stafford but didn't score on the next two possessions and lost 61-58. Emory Klatt led the way with 16 points and eight rebounds. Talia Harris scored nine of her 12 points on four-of-five shooting to spark the late rally.
Kent State has won the turnover battle in both contests and averages the fewest turnovers per game (15.5) in the Mid-American Conference. The Flashes are second in the league in turnover margin (+6.0) and forced Northern Kentucky into 25 miscues, which is the most by a Division I opponent since Georgia Southern (26) on Dec. 19, 2019.
Senior Riley Rismiller had a strong performance against Troy in the opener with 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting and nine rebounds. Junior Emory Klatt has also been an efficient scorer and averages 14.0 points per game on 56.3 percent shooting, while also grabbing 7.0 rebounds per contest.
Fifth-year Corynne Hauser and junior Talia Harris have been a productive backcourt duo. Hauser averages 12.5 points per game and 4.0 assists per game, which is tied for third in the MAC. Harris has displayed versatility with averages of 10.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest.
About Team IMPACT
Kent State Athletics has partnered with Team IMPACT since 2018, matching children with eight different teams, including women's basketball in 2023.
Team IMPACT's unique multiyear program connects children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience, ensuring everyone involved has the personalized game plan they need to win – effectively building confidence and independence. Founded in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched more than 4,000 children with 800+ colleges and universities in 50 states, impacting more than 100,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.
Scouting Duquesne
The Dukes (2-1) have beaten Clarion and Marist since opening with a 109-62 setback to Tennessee in the opener. Duquesne held their opponents to a .325 shooting percentage in the two victories. Guard Nadia Moore (20.0 ppg) had a career night against Marist on Wednesday and scored 33 points on 11-of-16 shooting. Guard Carla Viegas (18.7 ppg), a transfer from Pitt, dropped 24 against the Lady Vols in her Dukes debut and followed with 27 points against Clarion. Viegas had made a team-high 15 three-pointers.
Series History
• Kent State is 6-8 all-time vs. Duquesne.
• The Dukes have won three of the last four matchups, including a 58-53 home victory last season.
• The Golden Flashes have won three straight at the M.A.C. Center and are 4-2 overall in home contests.
• The teams have split the eight meetings that have been played over the past decade.
Broadcast Info
Dane Richardson and Jacki Windon will call the action on ESPN+, while Cam Manna will be on the call on the Fox Sports 1350 AM.
Next Up for Kent State
The Golden Flashes will play road games at Butler (Wednesday) and Cleveland State (Saturday) before returning to the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, Nov. 29 to host Youngstown State.
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