No. 24 Michigan State beats Kent State in Akron Classic
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Akienreh Johnson scored a career-high 21 points, Naz Hillmon had 14 points and nine rebounds and No. 24 Michigan beat Kent State 88-53 on Friday in the Akron Classic.
Johnson, a Toledo native, scored 13 of her points in the third quarter when Michigan had 31 points to build a 23-point lead. Hillmon, who attended Gilmour Academy in nearby Cleveland and had her No. 00 jersey retired last December, was 7 of 9 from the field.
Michigan (3-0) plays host Akron on Saturday before facing No. 15 Notre Dame, on Nov. 23.
Asiah Dingle scored 12 points for Kent State (2-1).
NO. 25 SOUTH FLORIDA 77, VCU 55
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Freshman Maria Alvarez scored a season-best 20 points, hitting 3-pointers for South Florida.
Bethy Mununga added 14 points and 12 rebounds. The Bulls are 4-0 for the fourth straight season and the fifth time since 2012-13.
Tera Reed led VCU (1-2) with 16 points.
