<span>Women's Basketball</span> <time pubdate="" datetime="1/4/2025 10:32:00 AM">1/4/2025 10:32:00 AM</time> <br>In a rematch of the 2024 Mid-American Conference Tournament championship game, Kent State and undefeated Buffalo will play on the national stage at the M.A.C. Center in a battle scheduled for 2 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.<br>The Golden Flashes (8-5, 1-0 MAC) maintained hold as the nation's most accurate free throw-shooting team by going 11-of-12 at the foul line over the final 1:43 to prevent visiting Bowling Green from finishing a late comeback effort and earn an 81-71 victory in the conference opener on Wednesday. Senior <dfn><a href="/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jenna-batsch/14564" rel="smarttag" rev="14564">Jenna Batsch</a></dfn> led a balanced scoring effort with 15 points. Four additional players reached double-figures, with two more adding nine points apiece.<br>Preseason All-MAC First Team selection <dfn><a href="/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jenna-batsch/14564" rel="smarttag" rev="14564">Jenna Batsch</a></dfn> (14.2 ppg, 4.1 apg) is the only player in the conference averaging at least 14 points, four assists and one steal per game. <dfn><a href="/sports/womens-basketball/roster/bridget-dunn/14565" rel="smarttag" rev="14565">Bridget Dunn</a></dfn> (7.4 ppg) ranks sixth in the nation in defensive rebounding (8.8 drpg) and 17th overall in rebounds per game (10.3). <dfn><a href="/sports/womens-basketball/roster/mya-babbitt/14563" rel="smarttag" rev="14563">Mya Babbitt</a></dfn> (12.5 ppg) leads the MAC with 32 three-pointers and has made 41.6% of attempts from beyond the arc. <dfn><a href="/sports/womens-basketball/roster/dionna-gray/14566" rel="smarttag" rev="14566">Dionna Gray</a></dfn> averages 11.6 points and 4.9 assists per game while leading Kent State to a 6-2 record in games played this season. <dfn><a href="/sports/womens-basketball/roster/riley-rismiller/14576" rel="smarttag" rev="14576">Riley Rismiller</a></dfn>, a transfer from Dayton, has made an immediate impact with a MAC-best 54.1% field goal percentage and averages of 10.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.<br><strong>Scouting Buffalo</strong><br> The Bulls (12-0, 1-0 MAC) are one of seven remaining undefeated Division I teams and own a 25.0-point average margin of victory. Buffalo ranks in the top-25 nationally in free throws made per game (17.58), turnover margin (+8.75), field goal percentage defense (.349) and assists per game (18.1).<br>All-MAC guard Chellia Watson is second-leading scorer in the MAC at 19.3 points per game and has posted seven 20-point performances this season. Kirsten Lewis-Williams (12.5 ppg, 5.6 rpg) and Alexis Davis (10.6 ppg, 8.1 rpg) have taken on larger roles during their sophomore campaign and the Bulls on the glass<strong>. </strong>Transfers Terah Harness (11.6 ppg) and Noelani Cornfield (9.1 ppg, 5.8 apg) have also been regulars in the starting lineup.<br><strong>Series History</strong><br> • Kent State is 35-23 all-time vs. Buffalo and has won five straight in the series.<br> • This matches the Golden Flashes' longest winning streak in the series since being victorious in each of the first 19 games between the programs from 1999-2007.<br> • Kent State went 3-0 against the Bulls last season, which included a 78-60 victory in the MAC Tournament championship game.<br> • The Flashes are 9-11 under head coach <dfn><a href="/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/todd-starkey/1300" rel="smarttag" rev="1300">Todd Starkey</a></dfn>.<br><strong>Broadcast Info</strong><br> Matt Shepard and Jacki Windon will call the action on <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/watch/cbs-sports-network">CBS Sports Network</a>, while Dane Richardson will have the call on <a href="https://www.espn.com/radio/play/_/s/wknr-am">ESPN Cleveland</a> and the <a href="https://kentstatesports.com/watch/?Live=353&type=Live">Kent State Radio Network</a>. <br><strong>Next Up for Kent State</strong><br> The Golden Flashes will hit the road for the next two contests, visiting Toledo on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Ohio on Saturday, Jan. 11.<br><strong>Follow the Flashes</strong><br> Be sure to follow the Golden Flashes on <a href="https://twitter.com/KentStWbb">X</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/KentStWbb/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KentStWBB">Facebook</a> for news and updates about the team.<br><time pubdate="" datetime="01.01.25">01.01.25</time><br><time pubdate="" datetime="12.31.24">12.31.24</time><br><time pubdate="" datetime="12.29.24">12.29.24</time><br><time pubdate="" datetime="12.28.24">12.28.24</time><br><time pubdate="" datetime="12.19.24">12.19.24</time><br><time pubdate="" data-bind="formatDate: video_date, format: 'MM.DD.YY'"></time><br>Thanks for visiting <a class="b52ou2qps-modal__text-host"></a>!<br>The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy.<br>We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here.<br>Thank you for your support!<br><br><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxPQjFUVnAydFpFT2R2UklwalZKN3hFLUtwR3Q4ejZhaUU3ek5ISEtZdEh5MENiRGphbHgwMXZ5X29JRmpna0JsZFRXUVhQbFdCZngyRmRiYXhHUXJrVC1aaVFwRkFjSTBKa0cwYXJkcWZSUElGT3M2c0RoU3MtZ1lXRWtvd092TUFvYTM1RkhjRnZ4SFB3VXlmc1ZTbjBQMUdabUhWLVU4R29vMWt4WFVyUGhTRk9VV0dLR0RIM0haNEhTY2dqdzlNLWNtalZLRG5yRkE?oc=5">source</a>
