Stewart Hits Nine Treys For Miami; Ball State Moves Into Tie For First In West
In women's action January 22, Kent defeated Western Michigan in a battle
of divisional leaders, 75-70 in Kalamazoo for its 10th consecutive
victory. The Golden Flashes (13-4, 7-0), who led the Broncos 40-15 at
halftime, were led by 21 points from Julie Studer and 20 from Dawn
Zerman. Western Michigan (8-8, 5-1), which had its six-game winning
streak end, were paced by 20 points each from Shelsea Erving and Kristin
Koetsier.
In other action, Miami won its 10th game of the season with a 100-69 win
at home against Bowling Green. The RedHawks' Jenny Martin scored 29
points and set a MAC record with nine three-point field goals made in
the league win. Miami (10-7, 4-3) also tied a league mark with 16
three-pointers made in 31 attempts. Kelli Stamper came off the bench
for the RedHawks and scored 20 points in 21 minutes. Bowling Green
(4-14 2-6) was led by Sherry Kahle's 16 points.
Central Michigan (7-11, 4-3) had four players score in double digits as
the Chippewas won their second straight game with a 68-59 win over
Marshall. Shelly Woods paced CMU with 22 points and had a game-tying 10
rebounds, while Vershaun Jones chipped in with 12 points and 10 caroms.
Marshall (6-11, 0-6), which lost its 14th straight regular season league
contest, was led by 15 points from both Yashico Stevens and Brandy
Robertson.
Kim Kilpella had 20 points and Sonia Ortega added 17 points and 13
rebounds as Buffalo held on for a 70-58 win at Akron. The Bulls (14-4,
4-3) also received 12 points from Tiffany Bell and 11 from Colleen
Tabor. Akron (5-12, 1-5) was paced by Cheryl Bowles' 23 points and 12
rebounds.
Ohio ended a four-game losing streak with a 77-67 win at Northern
Illinois. Five Bobcats reached double digits in scoring, paced by Cathy
Szall's 16 points and Bonita Whitfield's 13. Lori Moorman, Heather
Laughlin and Lisa Hindenlang each had 12 points for Ohio, which improved
to 7-10 and 2-4. Northern Illinois (3-14, 2-4) was led by 22 points
from Charbea Haller.
In the lone game on Sunday, Ball State won its fourth straight game with
a 64-57 win at home against Toledo. The win for the Cardinals (12-5,
5-1) moved them into a first-place tie with Western Michigan, while the
loss for Toledo (8-9, 5-2) ended a five-game winning streak. Laurie
Kitts led four BSU players in double digits in scoring with 18 points
and Tamara Bowie had 13 points and seven rebounds. Christy Jones had a
game-high 14 rebounds for the Cardinals to go with 10 points. Kahli
Carter came off the bench to lead Toledo with 19 points.