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Women's basketball can't hold off Bobcats in 86-84 OT loss

Sophomore guard Cassandra Breen shoots the ball during the game on Jan. 2, 2016 in McGuirk Arena against Kent State. The Chippewas beat Kent State 81-61.

Central Michigan women's basketball appeared to be on track for its third consecutive win as it led Ohio by 12 at halftime, Saturday in Athens.

Then Ohio’s Kiyanna Black took over while CMU’s youth became apparent.

The Chippewas (9-7, 3-2 Mid-American Conference) dropped 95 points on Northern Illinois Wednesday at McGuirk Arena and continued their elevated play into the first half Saturday, leading the 13-3 (5-0 MAC) Bobcats 38-26 after the first two quarters in the Convocation Center.