Defense, Cross, Korinek power Flashes past Memphis in Las Vegas, 70-55

Playing some of its best defense of the season, Kent State held Memphis to 2 of 15 shooting and five points in the fourth quarter and won its last game of the Play4Kay Showcase in Las Vegas, 70-55.

Naddiyah Cross, KSU’s 5-foot-5 point guard, had the first double-double of her career with 13 points and 10 rebounds. She also had five assists and just one turnover in playing every second of the game.

Jordan Korinek had 25 points on 9 for 13 shooting to lead the Flashes.

Kent State is now 4-3 on the season. Memphis is 1-6.

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