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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.

Coach frustrated after men’s basketball heartbreaking loss to Akron

Anthony Leonardi, Sports Content Manager March 2, 2025

A small Kent State student section showed out in the J.A.R at the final wagon wheel game this season for men’s basketball, but they left disappointed after the Golden Flashes 77-72 loss to Akron. With...

Kent senior Cli'Ron Hornbeak, 42, goes up for the layup as Akron senior James Okonkwo, 32, tries to block in the first half of their match on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Akron completes regular season sweep of men’s basketball

Anthony Leonardi, Sports Content Manager March 1, 2025

Akron rolled through the second wagon wheel game of the men’s basketball season with a sweep following their 77-72 win in the rubber city against Kent State. The Golden Flashes came out strong, playing...

Kent senior Cli'Ron Hornbeak, 42, and redshirt sophomore Jamal Sumlin, 4, ring the victory bell at the end of their win against Toledo, Tuesday Feb. 25, 2025.

Men’s basketball cracks 100-point mark, clinches spot in MAC Tournament as Rockets melt down

John Hilber, Sports Edtior February 26, 2025

Against Toledo, the Kent State men’s basketball team turned in its most complete game in Mid-American Conference play at home Tuesday. The game featured the Flashes’ best offensive production in...

Kent sophomore Cian Medley, 11, talks to his teammates between plays during the game against OU, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Men’s basketball hit with crushing blow in overtime loss to Miami

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 22, 2025

With just over two minutes remaining in game with major implications on the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Kent State men’s basketball team had the six-point edge over the Miami (OH) University...

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

February continues to be good month for men’s basketball, winning streak at five games after BGSU

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team took its season-high four-game winning streak into Bowling Green and extended it after a high-octane first half. On Tuesday, the 91-84 victory extended the winning...

Kent redshirt senior VonCameron Davis, 1, attempts a layup during the first half of the game against OU on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Men’s basketball tops Bobcats to wins fourth straight

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 15, 2025

With 22 seconds on the clock, senior center Cli’Ron Hornbeak stole the ball and slammed it home on the other end, giving the Kent State men’s basketball team a four-point lead, and it held on to win...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger, 13, dribbles the ball down the court as Arkansas redshirt sophomore Terrance Ford Jr. tries to block him in the second half of their game on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Men’s basketball keeps streak going with efficient win over Central Michigan

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

It had been over three months since the Kent State men’s basketball team scored 90 or more points in a game. It last happened Nov. 8 in a 98-53 victory over Miami-Hamilton.  The drought was broken,...

Kent junior Delrecco Gillespie, 23, rings the victory bell after their win against Arkansas on Saturday, Feb 8. 2025.

Non-conference thriller: Men’s basketball defeats Sun Belt’s top team

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 9, 2025

In the Kent State Men's Basketball team’s final game against a non-conference opponent, it came out with a clutch 76-75 win over the Sun Belt Conference-leading Arkansas State Red Wolves at home. “Really...

Illustration by Emily Riebe

Here are thoughts on the trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers

Gage Wellman, Reporter February 3, 2025

The Dallas Mavericks have traded five-time All-NBA guard and reigning scoring champ Luka Dončić in an absolute stunner of a trade. Forwards Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris are included in the package...

Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger dribbles the ball down the court in their match against Akron University on Jan. 31, 2025.

‘We’re going to keep fighting’: Men’s basketball remains optimistic after Akron loss

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 2, 2025

In a M.A.C. Center filled with fans in gold shirts anticipating the first rivalry game between the Kent State men’s basketball team and the Akron Zips, KSU fans left after a disappointing 85-71 loss...