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Giovanni Santiago (Guard), 11, shoots a foul shot against the Towson Tigers on Monday, Dec. 6 at Kent State. Photo by Morgan McGrath.

Poor shooting and early deficit leads to men’s basketball first home loss of the season

Jacob Hansen Reporter December 7, 2021

Shooting just 28 percent, Kent State’s basketball team’s offense struggled to find its rhythm, falling to Towson 73-58.“You are not going to win very many games 28 percent from the field,” coach...

Sophomore forward Lindsey Thall (44) dribbles the ball down the court during the women's basketball game on Jan. 29, 2020. Kent State won against Ball State University 69-68.

Women’s basketball beats second Power Five team in three days; places third in Gulf Coast Showcase

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 29, 2021

The Kent State women’s basketball team had not beaten a Power Five team since November of 2010 prior to this weekend. By Sunday night the Flashes had two victories in one weekend.After shocking the...

Eastern Tennessee State University senior guard David Sloan moves the ball during the team's win against the Kent State men's basketball team on Wednesday, Nov. 25 in Naples, Florida.

Men’s basketball team nearly erases a 19-point deficit in tournament championship loss

Jacob Hansen Reporter November 25, 2021

With a 19-point deficit, Kent State’s basketball team nearly pulled off a comeback in a 57-51 loss during the Naples Invitational Championship. But Kent State was defeated by Eastern Tennessee State...

Freshman guard Jalen Sullinger moves the ball down the court in the Kent State men's basketball win over George Washington University in the Naples Invitational in Naples, Florida. 

Men’s basketball wins second straight close game, advances to Naples Invitational championship

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 23, 2021

It’s not often that a basketball team gets to play for a championship in November.But that’s exactly what the Kent State men’s basketball team will do Wednesday after it beat George Washington 77-69...

Redshirt sophomore guard Giovanni Santiago plays during the Naples Invitational against James Madison on Monday, Nov. 22 in Naples, Florida. 

Men’s basketball survives late surge to win first game of Naples Invitational

Jacob Hansen Reporter November 22, 2021

Kent State’s basketball team commanded the first half, but the game ended up coming down to the last seconds in a 74-69 victory.Kent State improves to 2-1 on season after its win against James Madison...

Junior Katie Shumate shoots against John Carrol University, one of many baskets made in the winning game of 101-40 on Wed. Nov. 18, 2021.

Women’s basketball 3-0 for the first time in 11 years after completely dismantling John Carroll

Kathryn Rajnicek Reporter November 18, 2021

For the first time since 2000, Kent State’s women’s basketball team (3-0) scored in triple digits as they defeated Division III’s John Carroll University (2-0). The final score was 101-40.“Real...

Redshirt senior forward Tervell Beck (14) fights to hit the ball into the net during the men's basketball game against Oberlin College on Nov. 16, 2021.

Men’s basketball start home schedule with commanding victory over Oberlin College

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor Ian Herrmann TV2 Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

The Kent State men’s basketball team extended its home-opener win streak in dominant fashion, beating Oberlin College 84-38 to make it 16 straight. It was KSU’s first home game in front of a crowd...

Golden Flashes Women's Basketball play Saint Frances on Nov. 14, 2021. Junior Katie Shumate (14) gets open for Junior Nila Blackford (4).

Dominant defense helps lead women’s basketball to home-opener victory

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 14, 2021

After last week’s win over Northern Kentucky, Kent State women’s basketball coach Todd Starkey was happy with the victory, but said he didn’t like giving up 73 points. On Sunday, the Flashes held...

Freshman Giovanni Santiago [11] makes a layup to give Kent State a 65-50 against Bowling Green on Mar. 3, 2020. Santiago scored six points on 3-for-3 shooting in 23 minutes. Kent State won 83-69. 

2021-22 men’s basketball team to be a top team in the MAC

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 11, 2021

The Kent State men’s basketball team did not end its season the way it wanted to.The Flashes were dominated by Buffalo in their last regular season game, before getting bounced in the first round of...

Members of the Kent State women's basketball team huddle up during a practice. 

Santoro’s fourth quarter performance helps women’s basketball win season opener

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 11, 2021

With just under a minute and half to play in the Kent State women’s basketball season opener, a Northern Kentucky player had stolen the ball and made a layup to make it a one-point game. But sophomore...

Sophomore Nila Blackford (4) fights through a sea of Buffalo defenders to get to the basket. Blackford would have a 12 point, 18 rebound double-double, but Kent State lost 73-66 and was eliminated from the MAC tournament. March 10, 2021.

Kent State women’s basketball 2021-22 season preview

Kathryn Rajnicek Reporter November 4, 2021

Kent State’s women’s basketball team will start the 2021-2022 campaign Wednesday, Nov. 10 on the road against Northern Kentucky University.The Flashes have 10 returning members on its 15 person roster...