Ohio (10-4 overall, 4-0 Mid-American Conference) prepares to battle conference rival Kent State (6-10 overall, 1-4 MAC) this Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Kent for the Golden Flashes’ Welcome Back Student Bash.
The Bobcats are carrying a five-game win streak into this game, after a win on Saturday at Buffalo. The Golden Flashes beat Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti Saturday to give them their first MAC win this season.
When the Bobcats and Golden Flashes met last season, Kent State prevailed in a 79-64 win over Ohio. Kent State recently lost to Central Michigan by 9 points, while Ohio beat them 85-83 in overtime. The Bobcats were led by junior guard Bailey Tabeling’s career-high 21 points, with forward Elli Garnett adding 19 points. Tabeling leads the team with 13.7 points per game, making 38% of her free throws through 14 games. She also made 30% of her attempted 3-pointers.
Ohio is much improved from last season, already matching the number of conference wins they had. The Golden Flashes have struggled so far in conference play, notching their first win over Eastern Michigan in their previous game.
Here is more information for the game.
Game information
Opponent: Kent State Golden Flashes
Time: Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Location: Convocation Center
Watch: ESPN+
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Meet the opponent
Head Coach: Todd Starkey (10th season)
Projected Starters:
#03 Corynne Hauser
#12 Dionna Gray
#23 Mya Babbitt
#30 Riley Rismiller
#34 Janae Tyler
Statistical Leaders:
Points: Babbitt (15.7 per game)
Assists: Gray (4.6 per game)
Rebounds: Rismiller (6.8 per game)
Steals: Tatiana Thomas (1.6 per game)
Blocks: Rismiller (.75 per game)
Field Goal Percentage: Emory Klatt (61%)
3-point Percentage: Klatt (66%)
Free-throw Percentage: Hauser (94%)
Kent State Notes
Head coach Todd Starkey is the second-winningest coach in school history. He has led the team to just one NCAA tournament appearance in ten seasons, but has two MAC-East Division titles. He recorded four 20-win seasons for the Golden Flashes, three in the past three years.
Junior guard Mya Babbitt won Academic All-MAC last year, and her 83 three-pointers set the single-season record. She has started all 16 games this season, typically playing 34.8 minutes per game. She has a 35% field-goal percentage this season and a 26% three-point rate. Babbitt led the scoring in Kent State’s most recent game against Eastern Michigan with 17 points and six field goals made.
Junior center Riley Rismiller has also started all 16 games, posting a 48% field-goal rate and a 25% 3-point percentage. She has made 72% of her free throws, averaging 7.6 points per game this season.
