Mid-American Conference play will begin this Saturday when Kent State (6-6) hosts pre-season favorite Central Michigan (8-4) at 1 p.m. in the M.A.C. Center.
Coverage
• Listen live on Golden Flashes iHeart Radio and 640 AM WHLO
• A live stream will run at kentstatesports.com/watch
• Follow along with live stats at sidearmstats.com/kent/wbball
The Matchup
• Kent State is 31-27 all-time against Central Michigan
• The teams have started MAC play against each other for the past two seasons
• Kent State lost 81-61 last season in Mount Pleasant and lost both meetings during the 2014-15 campaign
• The Golden Flashes' last win against the Chippewas came on January 22, 2012 when they won 67-64 at home
• Central Michigan received all 12 votes in the preseason poll to be predicted to win the MAC West
• They were also tabbed as the favorite to win the regular season and tournament championship
Stat Story
• Entering conference play, Kent State ranks 3rd in the MAC in free-throw percentage, 5th in rebounding margin and 3rd in defensive rebound percentage
• Individually, Larissa Lurken is the top scorer in the MAC as she averages 21.