Kent State Triumphs Over Akron in Rivalry Showdown

Saturday, February 18

Kent, Ohio

2:00 PM

University of Akron

15-10,6-8MAC

Kent State

17-8,9-5MAC

Akron

Kent St.

Kent State Triumphs Over Akron in Rivalry Showdown

February 18 | Women's Basketball

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KENT, Ohio – The University of Akron women's basketball team fell behind early in its showdown with rival Kent State and couldn't overcome a strong performance by the Golden Flashes dropping an 87-46 decision on Saturday, Feb. 18.

By virtue of the win, Kent State captured a half point in the Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Wagon Wheel Challenge to extend the Golden Flashes' advantage to 4.5-1.0.

Senior F Molly Neitzel (Rocky River, Ohio) led the Zips in scoring for the second consecutive contest with a team-high 14-point and seven-rebound performance. Sophomore F Reagan Bass (Strongsville, Ohio) added a 11-point and three-assist effort, while Akron garnered solid performances off the bench with six and four points, respectively, from junior G Alexis Stewart (Hamilton, Ontario) and freshman F Aila Miller (Berlin, Ohio).

Kent State shot 75 percent in the opening period and nearly 63 percent (.625) in the first half to race to a 48-30 halftime lead. The Golden Flashes finished the contest connecting on nearly 54 percent (.537) en route to securing the victory.

The Zips concluded the afternoon shooting 31.7 percent from the field

UP NEXT:
The Zips return to action welcoming Toledo to James A. Rhodes Arena for a 7 p.m. tilt on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The game will be Akron's "Blue Out" with t-shirts provided to the first 500 fans. Catch the action on ESPN+ and the radio broadcast on WHLO 640-AM.