After starting the season 2-0, it was still unclear what kind of team the Kent State women’s basketball team was. They struggled in their opening games against two less than formidable opponents.
Florida Gulf Coast was a different story.
The Eagles outplayed the Flashes the entire first half, with Kent State leading for just 39 seconds in the game.
Kent State’s leading scorer, Jordan Korinek, picked up two quick fouls, and coach Todd Starkey elected to put her on the bench.
“It took us out of our rhythm,” Starkey said. “Our game plan is to go to her early and often, and she picked up two early ones in the first minute of the game.