VANCOUVER, B.C. — Led by strong performances from its four newcomers, Kent State cruised to a 94-54 win over the University of British Columbia on Sunday afternoon.
Freshman Katie Shumate led all players with 19 points and 12 rebounds. The Newark, Ohio native displayed her overall skill set and added two assists, two blocked shots and one steal in 24 minutes of action. Classmate Clare Kelly drained four three-pointers for 12 points and fellow freshman Nila Blackford score 11 points and grabbed five rebounds. Junior Linsey Marchese, a transfer from Indiana, provided 10 points.