Bowling Green State University Athletics
Wednesday, February 22
Bowling Green, OH
7:00 PM
Bowling Green State University
vs
Kent State
Photo by: BGSU Strategic Communications
Falcons #Play4Kay on Wednesday as KSU Comes to Town
February 21, 2017 | Women's Basketball
BGSU faces the Flashes at the Stroh Center
The Bowling Green State University women's basketball team has just two home games remaining, including a Wednesday (Feb. 22) contest vs. Kent State University. Head coach Jennifer Roos and the Falcons will meet the Golden Flashes in a 7:00 p.m. start at the Stroh Center.
BGSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL LINKS
GAME NOTES:Â BGSUÂ | Kent State
BGSU's 2016-17 Notes for All Games
BGSU Women's Basketball Media Guide
Roos, Falcons Sign Five to National Letters of Intent
BGSUÂ Statistics | Career Stats for Current Falcons
Falcons in Cuba! -- Day One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six | Seven
BGSU Women's Basketball on...: YouTube | Twitter
Buy Tickets | Join the Falcon Club Today!
PLAY4KAY
>> Wednesday's game is the Falcons' annual Play4Kay game. All fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game in support of breast cancer awareness. Additionally, the first 300 fans in attendance will receive a free pink bandanna and tote bag, courtesy of Kroger.
>> Fans will be able to make a donation to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund on behalf of BGSU Women's Basketball at the game by visiting the Marketing Kiosk at the Stroh.
>> The Play4Kay initiative (formerly known as WBCA Pink Zone) is an opportunity for a nation of coaches to raise awareness and funds for women's cancer research on the court, across campuses, in communities and beyond. Since its inception in 2007, the Play4Kay initiative has helped the Kay Yow Cancer Fund support $5.18 million in women's cancer research and related projects.
>> Former North Carolina State University head women's basketball coach Kay Yow was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987, and passed away on January 24, 2009, after facing her third bout with the disease. More information on Coach Yow and the Play4Kay initiative can be found on the web at KayYow.com.
BIKE FOR A CURE
>> BGSU Athletics is asking fans to help Bike for A Cure during Wednesday night's game. During the game, in partnership with BGSU's Department of Recreation and Wellness, two stationary bikes will be located on the concourse of the Stroh Center. The goal is have riders on each bike at all times during the games. BGSU students and organizations can reserve a bike for an hour to ensure that the pedals never stop moving! Fans can also sign up for any available time to take their turn at helping to raise awareness.
>> While raising awareness is impactful, donations to the Kay Yow Foundation are also important. Fans can donate based on the combined mileage of the bikes, the total time the bikes are in motion, or a set amount.
>> Anyone interested in helping Bike For A Cure and who can commit to one hour should contact Director of Marketing David Theby at thebyd@bgsu.edu.
FOLLOW THE FALCONS
>> If you can't make it to the arena on game day, fear not – you can still follow the Falcons via your radio- or computer-like devices.
>> Wednesday's Kent State game will be broadcast by WBGU-FM 88.1, the flagship home of Falcon women's basketball, and will be available over the air or on the web.
>> The KSU game is scheduled to be streamed via ESPN3.com. Live stats will also be available, and in-game Twitter updates can be found at @BGSUwbb.
>> To follow the Falcons, simply log on to BGSUFalcons.com and click the 'calendar' link on the day of the game, or navigate your way to the women's basketball page. Any and all available links to ticket information and game coverage will be available there.
A TRADITION OF SUCCESS
>> Bowling Green has won 14 MAC regular-season championships and 11 league tournament titles, the highest totals among all conference teams. Prior to the injury-plagued season of 2014-15, the Falcons had won at least 20 games in a MAC-record 11 consecutive seasons. BG won at least 24 games in nine-straight seasons during that span, losing just 18 total games in MAC regular-season play during those nine years.
>> The Falcons made 10 consecutive national postseason trips from 2005-14, with five NCAA Championships appearances and five trips to the WNIT during that time. The 2006-07 team was the most successful in MAC history, winning a league-record 31 games en route to an NCAA 'Sweet Sixteen' appearance.
>> Overall, BGSU has won 20 or more games 19 times, the highest total among all Mid-American Conference women's basketball-playing institutions.
SCOUTING KSU
Kent State is 15-11 on the season, and the Golden Flashes have a 9-5 record in MAC play, good for a tie for the East Division lead. KSU has won three-straight games and five of the last six, including an overtime victory over Ohio on Saturday. The Flashes are 9-3 at home, 5-6 on the road and 1-2 at neutral sites. In MAC play, KSU is 5-2 at the M.A.C. Center and 4-3 away from home. Larissa Lurken is averaging a team-leading 23.2 points per game, and also has a KSU-best 6.3 rebounds per contest. Lurken, fifth in the nation in scoring, leads the entire country in both free throws made (223) and attempted (266). Jordan Korinek has 15.7 ppg and a team-leading 6.4 rpg. First-year coach Todd Starkey and the Golden Flashes have shattered last year's win totals, as the 2015-16 team went 6-23 overall and 3-15 in conference play.
THE SERIES
The Falcons lead Kent State, 54-31, in the all-time series between the teams, but KSU won this year's first meeting. A jumper by Megan Carter with just 2.2 seconds left gave the Flashes an 80-78 win in Kent (Jan. 28, 2017). The Brown and Orange swept last year's two meetings, including a 71-49 win in the last matchup at the Stroh Center (Jan. 20, 2016). BGSU is 26-11 in home games (including 5-1 in the Stroh), 21-18 on the road and 7-2 at neutral sites vs. Kent/Kent State over the years. Jennifer Roos is 7-3 against the Flashes as a collegiate head coach.
UP NEXT
Following the KSU kerfuffle, the Falcons will hit the road for the next two games, facing Buffalo Saturday (Feb. 25) and Ohio next Wednesday (March 1). Then, BG will return home to close the regular season vs. Miami on Saturday, March 4.
FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Much, much more information on the Falcons can be found by accessing the PDF version of BGSU's game notes, which can be found near the top of this very page.
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BGSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL LINKS
GAME NOTES:Â BGSUÂ | Kent State
BGSU's 2016-17 Notes for All Games
BGSU Women's Basketball Media Guide
Roos, Falcons Sign Five to National Letters of Intent
BGSUÂ Statistics | Career Stats for Current Falcons
Falcons in Cuba! -- Day One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six | Seven
BGSU Women's Basketball on...: YouTube | Twitter
Buy Tickets | Join the Falcon Club Today!
PLAY4KAY
>> Wednesday's game is the Falcons' annual Play4Kay game. All fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game in support of breast cancer awareness. Additionally, the first 300 fans in attendance will receive a free pink bandanna and tote bag, courtesy of Kroger.
>> Fans will be able to make a donation to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund on behalf of BGSU Women's Basketball at the game by visiting the Marketing Kiosk at the Stroh.
>> The Play4Kay initiative (formerly known as WBCA Pink Zone) is an opportunity for a nation of coaches to raise awareness and funds for women's cancer research on the court, across campuses, in communities and beyond. Since its inception in 2007, the Play4Kay initiative has helped the Kay Yow Cancer Fund support $5.18 million in women's cancer research and related projects.
>> Former North Carolina State University head women's basketball coach Kay Yow was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1987, and passed away on January 24, 2009, after facing her third bout with the disease. More information on Coach Yow and the Play4Kay initiative can be found on the web at KayYow.com.
BIKE FOR A CURE
>> BGSU Athletics is asking fans to help Bike for A Cure during Wednesday night's game. During the game, in partnership with BGSU's Department of Recreation and Wellness, two stationary bikes will be located on the concourse of the Stroh Center. The goal is have riders on each bike at all times during the games. BGSU students and organizations can reserve a bike for an hour to ensure that the pedals never stop moving! Fans can also sign up for any available time to take their turn at helping to raise awareness.
>> While raising awareness is impactful, donations to the Kay Yow Foundation are also important. Fans can donate based on the combined mileage of the bikes, the total time the bikes are in motion, or a set amount.
>> Anyone interested in helping Bike For A Cure and who can commit to one hour should contact Director of Marketing David Theby at thebyd@bgsu.edu.
FOLLOW THE FALCONS
>> If you can't make it to the arena on game day, fear not – you can still follow the Falcons via your radio- or computer-like devices.
>> Wednesday's Kent State game will be broadcast by WBGU-FM 88.1, the flagship home of Falcon women's basketball, and will be available over the air or on the web.
>> The KSU game is scheduled to be streamed via ESPN3.com. Live stats will also be available, and in-game Twitter updates can be found at @BGSUwbb.
>> To follow the Falcons, simply log on to BGSUFalcons.com and click the 'calendar' link on the day of the game, or navigate your way to the women's basketball page. Any and all available links to ticket information and game coverage will be available there.
A TRADITION OF SUCCESS
>> Bowling Green has won 14 MAC regular-season championships and 11 league tournament titles, the highest totals among all conference teams. Prior to the injury-plagued season of 2014-15, the Falcons had won at least 20 games in a MAC-record 11 consecutive seasons. BG won at least 24 games in nine-straight seasons during that span, losing just 18 total games in MAC regular-season play during those nine years.
>> The Falcons made 10 consecutive national postseason trips from 2005-14, with five NCAA Championships appearances and five trips to the WNIT during that time. The 2006-07 team was the most successful in MAC history, winning a league-record 31 games en route to an NCAA 'Sweet Sixteen' appearance.
>> Overall, BGSU has won 20 or more games 19 times, the highest total among all Mid-American Conference women's basketball-playing institutions.
SCOUTING KSU
Kent State is 15-11 on the season, and the Golden Flashes have a 9-5 record in MAC play, good for a tie for the East Division lead. KSU has won three-straight games and five of the last six, including an overtime victory over Ohio on Saturday. The Flashes are 9-3 at home, 5-6 on the road and 1-2 at neutral sites. In MAC play, KSU is 5-2 at the M.A.C. Center and 4-3 away from home. Larissa Lurken is averaging a team-leading 23.2 points per game, and also has a KSU-best 6.3 rebounds per contest. Lurken, fifth in the nation in scoring, leads the entire country in both free throws made (223) and attempted (266). Jordan Korinek has 15.7 ppg and a team-leading 6.4 rpg. First-year coach Todd Starkey and the Golden Flashes have shattered last year's win totals, as the 2015-16 team went 6-23 overall and 3-15 in conference play.
THE SERIES
The Falcons lead Kent State, 54-31, in the all-time series between the teams, but KSU won this year's first meeting. A jumper by Megan Carter with just 2.2 seconds left gave the Flashes an 80-78 win in Kent (Jan. 28, 2017). The Brown and Orange swept last year's two meetings, including a 71-49 win in the last matchup at the Stroh Center (Jan. 20, 2016). BGSU is 26-11 in home games (including 5-1 in the Stroh), 21-18 on the road and 7-2 at neutral sites vs. Kent/Kent State over the years. Jennifer Roos is 7-3 against the Flashes as a collegiate head coach.
UP NEXT
Following the KSU kerfuffle, the Falcons will hit the road for the next two games, facing Buffalo Saturday (Feb. 25) and Ohio next Wednesday (March 1). Then, BG will return home to close the regular season vs. Miami on Saturday, March 4.
FOR MORE INFORMATION...
Much, much more information on the Falcons can be found by accessing the PDF version of BGSU's game notes, which can be found near the top of this very page.
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