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Kent State women’s basketball improves to 3-2 in the MAC

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 18, 2020

Miami University took a 75-74 lead with 55 seconds left in the game. It was the first time the Redhawks had the lead since the first quarter when they were up 6-5. Going into the fourth quarter, the Kent...

Kent State's womens' basketball team goes in for a huddle before the game against Western Michigan University on Jan. 11, 2020. The Flashes won the game 75-63.

Women’s basketball looks to improve in conference play

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 12, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball 2018-19 season ended in the second round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) against Baylor University. It was the second time in three years the Flashes...

Kent State's womens' basketball team goes in for a huddle before the game against Western Michigan University on Jan. 11, 2020. The Flashes won the game 75-63.

Women’s basketball wins first MAC game of the season

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 11, 2020

Before Saturday’s game, freshman guard Katie Shumate’s season high in total points was 18. She surpassed that total at 3:44 in the third quarter setting her new career and season high with 20 points. Shumate’s...

Junior forward Danny Pippen drives against Detroit Mercy. He scored 18 points and tied a team record seven blocks in the 92-57. Dec. 3, 2019.

Men’s basketball dominates in second half to stay perfect at home

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter December 3, 2019

At the end of the first half Kent State was barely up against Detroit Mercy, leading 36-30.The Titans scored first in the second half, bringing the deficit to four. But from then on, Kent State outscored...

Strong rally sputters, men’s basketball loses to Ohio State

Owen MacMillan, sports reporter November 26, 2019

Kent State trailed by 17 against No. 10 Ohio State with 17:16 left to play in the game.Then senior forward Danny Pippen hit a three-point shot to end Kent State’s 22-minute 3-point drought and ignite...

Kent State women’s basketball wins on Megan Carter game winner

Gina Butkovich Sports editor November 24, 2019

With 4:42 left in the game, Kent State women’s basketball team was down by 10 against Robert Morris University. With 33 seconds left, Kent State was down by six.With 12 seconds left, Kent State was...

Junior Danny Pippen, 5, retrieves opening tip during start of game against Concord on Nov. 21, 2019. Kent State University won 89-59 against Concord University.

Men’s basketball beats Concord, has its first 5-0 start since 2002

Owen MacMillan, sports reporter November 21, 2019

The Kent State men’s basketball team has fought its way to its first 5-0 start since the 2002-2003 season.Kent State physically dominated an outmatched Division II Concord at home, winning 89-59 to keep...

Women’s basketball loses to Ohio State, Lindsey Thall breaks three-point record

Gina Butkovich, sports editor November 21, 2019

Sophomore forward Lindsey Thall made eight three pointers, a new single game school record, on her way to a 32-point night against Ohio State. But it wasn’t enough to win, and Kent State fell to Ohio...

Men’s basketball beats Towson in overtime

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter November 12, 2019

With 14 seconds remaining in the game, Kent State was down by two and the game-tying shot bounced off the rim and then fell out.Senior forward Philip Whittington put the ball back to tie the score at 72...

Women’s basketball beats Youngstown in overtime

Gina Butkovich, sports editor November 9, 2019

Against Duquesne, senior guard Megan Carter got Kent State the win with a buzzer-beater. With the game tied against Youngstown State and seconds left in regulation, she tried again. This time, she missed...

Men’s basketball Home Opener 2

Mikey Indriolo November 7, 2019

Anthony Roberts, sophomore guard, shoots the ball during Kent State's game against Hiram College on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

Men’s Basketball Home Opener 3

Mikey Indriolo November 7, 2019

Antonio "Booman" Williams, senior guard, attempts a layup during Kent State's game against Hiram College on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.