KENT, Ohio – Clutch free throws in the final minute Saturday afternoon allowed Kent State (17-11) to take a 73-69 victory over Akron (9-18, 2-14).
The Golden Flashes won both meetings this season to take the full Crystal Clinic Wagon Wheel Challenge point. The win also keeps the Flashes atop the Mid-American Conference East Division standings and in line for the four seed in the upcoming conference tournament.
The Zips got ahead by making three baskets before the Flashes made one and led 10-4 halfway through the first quarter. A five-point run by Larissa Lurken brought the lead to within four points but Akron was able to stay out ahead in the first.