KENT, Ohio (Interstat) — Emory Klatt scored 17 points to lead Kent State to a 71-68 victory over Ohio in a Mid-American Conference women’s basketball game Wednesday night at Memorial Athletics Center.

The Golden Flashes (7-10) overcame a strong start by the Bobcats (10-5), who led 25-18 after the first quarter. Kent State used a 21-point second quarter to take a 39-36 halftime lead and held off Ohio’s comeback attempt in the final minutes. Mya Babbitt added 18 points for Kent State.

Bella Ranallo led Ohio with 12 points. Both teams committed more than 20 turnovers in a sloppy game. Kent State secured the win by making 16 of 20 free throws and grabbing 14 offensive rebounds. Attendance was 1,292.