KENT STATE KENT STATE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
In northeast Ohio, Kent State Women's Basketball represents an enrollment of 25,630 students competing in the Mid-American Conference with a current record of 11-13. Coach Todd Starkey's squad has shown marked consistency at the M.A.C. Center, posting an 8-4 home record compared to a struggling 3-9 away mark, suggesting significant opportunities for improvement on the road. The Golden Flashes average 70.5 points per game while allowing 68.7, indicating competitive games decided by narrow margins throughout the season.
Starkey's roster of 14 players has generated modest success within conference play with a 3-5 mark that positions the program at a critical juncture in the Mid-American Conference standings. Kent State's home dominance provides a foundation for postseason considerations, though the pronounced difference between home and away performance reveals a championship-level team remains a work in progress. The slight scoring advantage of 1.8 points per game suggests incremental improvements in offensive execution could significantly impact overall outcomes in the program's pursuit of conference relevance.
KEY FACTS
| School | Kent State University |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Mid-American Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Kent State, Ohio |
| Venue | M.A.C. Center |
| Head Coach | Todd Starkey |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Mya Babbitt | G |
| 22 | Joy Bergstrom | G |
| 11 | Anna Campanelli | G |
| 12 | Dionna Gray | G |
| 3 | Corynne Hauser | G |
| 4 | Journey Hildebrand | G |
| 0 | Caitlyn Holmes | G |
| 5 | Bianca Juzzo | F |
| 9 | Rylee Kalocay | G |
| 35 | Emory Klatt | F |
| 2 | Meghan Murray | G |
| 30 | Riley Rismiller | C |
| 1 | Tatiana Thomas | F |
| 34 | Janae Tyler | F |
SEASON RECORD
15-16
Overall
11-4
Home
4-12
Away
7-6
Conference
69.0 PPG / 67.6 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | James Madison Dukes | L 48-80 |
| Nov 8 | West Virginia Mountaineers | L 47-88 |
| Nov 10 | Walsh Cavaliers | W 79-55 |
| Nov 14 | Xavier Musketeers | W 68-60 |
| Nov 16 | Niagara Purple Eagles | W 92-45 |
| Nov 19 | Ohio State Buckeyes | L 68-88 |
| Nov 24 | Duquesne Dukes | L 53-58 |
| Nov 28 | Tulsa Golden Hurricane | W 75-69 |
| Nov 30 | Arkansas State Red Wolves | L 54-74 |
| Dec 6 | Marshall Thundering Herd | L 62-70 |
| Dec 15 | Davis & Elkins Senators | W 117-37 |
| Dec 20 | Bowling Green Falcons | L 69-73 |
| Dec 31 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 63-67 |
| Jan 3 | Massachusetts Minutewomen | L 70-75 |
| Jan 7 | Central Michigan Chippewas | L 57-66 |
| Jan 10 | Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 78-65 |
| Jan 15 | Ohio Bobcats | W 71-68 |
| Jan 17 | Akron Zips | W 91-79 |
| Jan 24 | Buffalo Bulls | W 84-74 |
| Jan 29 | Toledo Rockets | L 53-59 |
| Feb 1 | Ball State Cardinals | L 91-101 |
| Feb 5 | Bowling Green Falcons | W 73-64 |
| Feb 7 | App State Mountaineers | W 68-63 |
| Feb 14 | Ohio Bobcats | L 61-71 |
| Feb 19 | Northern Illinois Huskies | W 70-67 |
| Feb 21 | Akron Zips | W 80-61 |
| Feb 25 | Massachusetts Minutewomen | L 56-66 |
| Feb 28 | Central Michigan Chippewas | W 63-56 |
| Mar 5 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 52-71 |
| Mar 7 | Western Michigan Broncos | W 67-60 |
| Mar 11 | Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 58-65 |
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Ohio Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Kent State Women's Basketball compete in?
- Kent State Kent State Women's Basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Kent State play women's basketball home games?
- Kent State Women's Basketball plays home games at M.A.C. Center in Kent State, OH.
- Who is the head coach of Kent State Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Kent State Kent State Women's Basketball is Todd Starkey.
- When was Kent State Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Kent State Women's Basketball is not currently available.