KENT, OHIO - Taylor Jones recorded her second career double-double with a game-high 23 points and 11 rebounds along with five assists while LaKyesha Stennis added 15 points  going 5-for-9 from 3-point range as Oakland battled but came up short falling at Kent State, 75-65, to conclude play at the KSU Classic on Sunday.

Oakland kept the game close due to shooting an impressive season high 10-21 (47.6%) from behind the arc. Jones hit a jumper to pull the Golden Grizzlies within four points at 64-58 in the fourth quarter. At the 7:16 mark, she connected on another 3-pointer and was fouled in the process. Despite missing the ensuing free throw to complete the four-point trip, Kahlaijah Dean was able to grab the offensive rebound but Chloe Guingrich could not get a lay up to fall as Oakland still trailed by five, 61-66.

On the ensuing possession, Kent State came down and connected on a 3-pointer which sparked a 11-4 run to close out the game down the stretch. 

Oakland returns home to host Canisius on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m.

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