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Kent men's basketball head coach Rob Senderoff watches the game against OU from the bench, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Rob Senderoff re-signs with Kent State for men’s basketball, putting departure rumors to bed

John Hilber, Sports Edtior March 28, 2025

Editor's note: This story was updated with comments from Randale Richard, director of athletics, and the details of Rob Senderoff's contract. The longest-tenured and winningest coach in Kent State...

Kent State traded blows with Akron before falling short in the wagon wheel contest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. With this loss, Kent State drops to a fourth place tie in the conference rankings.

Men’s basketball season ends in road loss of NIT quarterfinals

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 27, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team was unable to win its third straight game as road underdogs, falling to the Loyola-University Chicago Ramblers (25-11) by a score of 72-62 in the National Invitation...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger,13, holds the ball as he makes a call as Akron senior Shammah Scott defends him during the first half of their game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Men’s basketball pulls Power Four conference upset, continues NIT run to Chicago

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 25, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team put out another impressive performance, earning itself a 77-75 road victory over the Stanford Cardinal (21-14) of the Atlantic Coast Conference and a spot in the...

Men’s basketball kicks off NIT with huge first round road win

Men’s basketball kicks off NIT with huge first round road win

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 19, 2025

After a disappointing defeat in the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals, the Kent State men’s basketball team was still given an invite to the National Invitation Tournament, where they played...

Kent junior Delrecco Gillespie, 23, gets pumped after a call on Miami OH is called during the first half of their semifinal game during the MAC Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Men’s basketball eliminated, fails to reach MAC Championship for first time since 2021

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 16, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team was unable to overcome a 35.9% shooting performance, losing to Miami (OH) (25-8, 14-4), 72-64 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals Friday. “I’m...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger, 13, holds the ball as Western Michigan junior JaVaughn Hannah tries to block him during their the second half of their quarterfinal game in the MAC Tournament on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Men’s basketball lets Miami get the best of it again, won’t play in March Madness after MAC Tournament loss

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 14, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team fell short of reaching the Mid-American Conference championship game for the first time in four years after falling to Miami (25-8, 14-4) 72-64. The game started...

Kent sophomore Cian Medley, 11, tries to go up for a layup as Western Michigan junior Chansey Willis Jr., 2,  blocks the shot during the second half of their quarterfinal game in the MAC Tournament on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Men’s basketball wins fourth straight MAC tournament quarterfinal

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 14, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team advanced to the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals with its win over the Western Michigan Broncos (12-20, 9-9) Thursday. The win also secured a 2-1...

Kent State traded blows with Akron before falling short in the wagon wheel contest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. With this loss, Kent State drops to a fourth place tie in the conference rankings.

Men’s basketball survives Broncos’ comeback attempt to advance to MAC Tournament semifinals

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 13, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team began its quest for a Mid-American Conference championship with a quarterfinal matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos (12-19, 9-9). After a slow start, the...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger,13, holds the ball as he makes a call as Akron senior Shammah Scott defends him during the first half of their game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Regular season ends with comeback win for men’s basketball, MAC Tournament up next

John Hilber, Sports Editor March 8, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team went into halftime of its senior night against Eastern Michigan down five points. The Flashes then embarked on a second half in its last game of the regular season...

Kent sophomore Cian Medley, 11, tries to escape a block by Akron junior Tavari Johnson, 5, as he tries to get the ball during the first half of their game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Men’s basketball endures drawn-out duel, hits 20-win mark by one point margin

John Hilber, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team took to the road one last time in the 2024-25 regular season to take on the Western Michigan Broncos Tuesday night. KSU, which came into the game with a 19-10...