KENT, Ohio (Interstat) — Kent State used a decisive advantage at the free-throw line to edge Central Michigan 63-56 in a Mid-American Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at Memorial Athletics Center.

The Golden Flashes, who led 31-27 at halftime, secured the victory by making 17 of 20 free throws while the Chippewas attempted only seven, making six. Central Michigan shot just 37.7% from the floor and committed 19 turnovers.

Madi Morson led all scorers with 19 points for Central Michigan. Ayanna-Sarai Darrington added 16. Corynne Hauser paced Kent State with 15 points.

Kent State improved to 14-14 overall. Central Michigan fell to 17-11. Attendance was 1,297.