Saturday, February 4
Muncie, Ind.
11 am
Ball State University
80
vs
71
Kent State University
Photo by: Ball State University Creative Services
Women’s Basketball Moves Past Kent State; Remains Undefeated at Home
February 04, 2023 | Women's Basketball
The Cardinals extend their win streak to seven and remain undefeated in Worthen Arena (12-0)
MUNCIE, Ind. - The Cardinals team effort today went unmatched as the Ball State women's basketball team moved past Kent State earning an 80-71 victory Saturday afternoon in Worthen Arena.
With the win, Ball State (19-4, 8-1 MAC) extended its win streak to seven while also remaining undefeated at home (12-0). Kent State fell to 14-7 for the season and 6-4 in league play.
It's always a dog fight when these two teams meet, and today's game wasn't any different. Both the Cardinals and the Golden Flashes are known for their tough defense and today both squads put on a show for the fans in Worthen Arena.
To start the game, Ball State and Kent State traded baskets but the Cardinals were able to take over the lead at the 7:22 mark and remained in control throughout the rest of the competition.
Kent State would stay close to Ball State as time was winding down, so close in fact that the Golden Flashes made it a three-point (62-59) ball game at the 8:24 mark of the final quarter.
Sophomore Ally Becki's layup on the ensuing possession sparked a 7-0 run which was capped off by a basket from sophomore Marie Kiefer to put Ball State back up by 11 (70-59).
With 49.8 seconds left, back-to-back layups from Bischoff, free throws from Kiefer, a layup from redshirt senior Anna Clephane along with some key Cardinal rebounds allowed Ball State to stop Kent State in its tracks for a potential comeback.
For the game, Bischoff led the Cardinals with 20 points while Becki had 14 points, she also dished out eight assists. Kiefer finished the contest with 12 points, Clephane chipped in 11 and sophomore Alex Richard closed out the day with 10.
The Cardinals shot 50 percent from the field had 44 points in the paint and out- rebounded the Golden Flashes, 38-29.
The Ball State women's basketball team will return to the road for two games starting Wednesday night at 7 pm ET against Eastern Michigan.
With the win, Ball State (19-4, 8-1 MAC) extended its win streak to seven while also remaining undefeated at home (12-0). Kent State fell to 14-7 for the season and 6-4 in league play.
Who wouldn't want to come play for this guy and be a Cardinal!
— Ball State WBB (@BallStateWBB) February 4, 2023
?@BSUCoachBrady? was right it was a heck of a win over Kent State today??#ChirpChirp x #WeFly pic.twitter.com/SsrlNoQMcK
It's always a dog fight when these two teams meet, and today's game wasn't any different. Both the Cardinals and the Golden Flashes are known for their tough defense and today both squads put on a show for the fans in Worthen Arena.
To start the game, Ball State and Kent State traded baskets but the Cardinals were able to take over the lead at the 7:22 mark and remained in control throughout the rest of the competition.
Kent State would stay close to Ball State as time was winding down, so close in fact that the Golden Flashes made it a three-point (62-59) ball game at the 8:24 mark of the final quarter.
Sophomore Ally Becki's layup on the ensuing possession sparked a 7-0 run which was capped off by a basket from sophomore Marie Kiefer to put Ball State back up by 11 (70-59).
With 49.8 seconds left, back-to-back layups from Bischoff, free throws from Kiefer, a layup from redshirt senior Anna Clephane along with some key Cardinal rebounds allowed Ball State to stop Kent State in its tracks for a potential comeback.
For the game, Bischoff led the Cardinals with 20 points while Becki had 14 points, she also dished out eight assists. Kiefer finished the contest with 12 points, Clephane chipped in 11 and sophomore Alex Richard closed out the day with 10.
The Cardinals shot 50 percent from the field had 44 points in the paint and out- rebounded the Golden Flashes, 38-29.
The Ball State women's basketball team will return to the road for two games starting Wednesday night at 7 pm ET against Eastern Michigan.
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