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Kris Brewer, sophomore guard of the Golden Flashes, runs the ball down the court during a practice team game for MAC Madness last Friday, October 12, 2012. Photo by PHILIP BOTTA.

Sports with Shook: Your guide to KSU men’s basketball

Nick Shook November 9, 2012

The leaves have fallen, the Halloween celebrations have passed and the calendar has turned to November, which means it’s time for college basketball.While Kent State basks in the euphoria of the football...

Center Leslie Schaefer tosses he ball during this year's annual MACC Madness on Oct. 12. Photo by NANCY URCHAK.

KSU women’s basketball faces the University of Massachusetts Saturday

Erika Brun November 9, 2012

The women’s basketball team heads to the University of Massachusetts for their first game Saturday.Flashes head coach Danielle O’Banion starts her first season with Kent State as the fifth head coach...

Ohio University names Christian as new men’s basketball coach

Nick Shook April 1, 2012

The former Kent State, and most recently, TCU coach has accepted the head coaching position at Ohio University, according to reports from CBSSports.com.In six years at the helm of the Kent State, Christian...

Kent State men’s basketball’s season ends against USC Upstate

Nick Shook March 15, 2012

If Kent State had any desire to be elsewhere, it was evident Thursday night.South Carolina Upstate, the Flashes’ opponent in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Tournament, took advantage of Kent...

Kent State women’s basketball’s season ends against Ohio

Matt Lofgren March 3, 2012

The Kent State women’s basketball team was knocked out of the Mid-American Conference Tournament Saturday afternoon at the hands of Ohio 58-40.Coming out fast right out of the gate, freshman guard Jamie...

Flashes’ men’s basketball falls to Akron in season finale

Nick Shook March 3, 2012

Kent State (20-10, 10-6 MAC) didn’t have a chance to win the Mid-American Conference regular season title, but it didn’t want Akron (21-10, 13-3 MAC) to do so on the Flashes’ home court.The Zips...

Freshman guard Itziar Llobet looks to pass against the Miami Redhawks on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Flashes lost in overtime, 69-65. File photo by Jenna Watson.

Women’s basketball bench players determine season’s end

Matt Lofgren March 2, 2012

It’s simple: win or go home.In just one game on the road at Ohio, the Kent State women’s basketball team can put behind it a season filled with doubt and uncertainty.But before the team can even think...

KSU men’s basketball clinches tournament bye with victory over Ohio

Nick Shook March 1, 2012

The Flashes (20-9, 10-5 MAC) started the game with intense defensive play and forced Ohio (23-7, 10-5 MAC) to commit 21 turnovers on the way to a 68-61 victory over the Bobcats and a first-round bye...

Michael Porrini, senior guard, dribbles around Jarrod Jones, senior foward, at the game against Ball State on Feb. 11. The Flashes won 76-55. Photo by Nancy Urchak.

Men’s basketball’s confidence hinges on victory Wednesday

Nick Shook February 29, 2012

Kent State’s most important week of the regular season is its last, which begins tonight at the M.A.C. Center.The Flashes’ first of their final two home games is against the second-place Ohio Bobcats...

Kent State freshman guard Jamie Hutcheson, surrounded by the other team, looks to pass the ball in a game against Bowling Green at the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, February 28. The Flashes lost to the Falcons 91-48. Photo by Monica Maschak.

Women’s basketball: Flashes lose big

Matt Lofgren February 29, 2012

The Kent State women’s basketball team (6-20, 5-11 MAC) ended the regular season Tuesday night by losing the edge in “every aspect” to Bowling Green (24-5, 14-2 MAC) 91-48 at the M.A.C. Center, coach...

Women’s basketball turn their losing streak inside out

Matt Lofgren February 27, 2012

With a one point lead and no time left on the clock, everyone was holding their breath.The Kent State women’s basketball team held on strong to a 17 point lead with six minutes left — and then the...

Junior guard Tamzin Barroilhet goes up for two again Akron on Feb. 25. The Flashes beat the Zips 77-76. Photo by Phillip Botta.

Kent State women’s basketball breaks losing streak against Akron

Matt Lofgren February 26, 2012

The Kent State women’s basketball team let a 17 point lead dwindle down to one, but held on for a 77-76 win over rival Akron Saturday at the M.A.C. Center.Within the final 18 second of the game, the...