In a Mid-American Conference shootout, the Kent State went down to the wire against visiting Northern Illinois, but came up short 98-97 Wednesday at the M.A.C. Center.
In a frantic final minute, Naddiyah Cross drove for a layup to pull the Golden Flashes (7-9, 1-3) to within one point with 4.8 seconds to play.
After a turnover by the Huskies (11-4, 4-0), a last-chance play by the Golden Flashes was broken up as the game ended without a final shot.
Larissa Lurken led the Flashes — who were by 10 points with 9:14 to play — with 31 points and had a team-high six assists.