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Kent State men’s basketball squeaks past Western Michigan

Nick Shook February 5, 2012

Kent State came away victorious over Western Michigan Saturday night, but it definitely wasn’t easy.The Flashes trailed by as many as five points late the second half, but were able to force overtime....

Kent State women’s basketball loses to Toledo

Matt Lofgren February 5, 2012

The Kent State women’s basketball team (5-15, 4-6 Mid-American Conference East) fell to Toledo (15-7, 8-2 MAC West) 66-55 Saturday afternoon at the M.A.C. Center.Coming off back-to-back losses against...

Freshmen Women Basketball players Jamie Hutcheson and Josey Hull. Photo by Brian Smith.

Two freshmen leading the point for women’s basketball

Matt Lofgren February 3, 2012

Back when the team first came together in September, the Kent State women’s basketball players quickly realized they were without a veteran point guard to run a complex offense.With six incoming freshmen,...

KSU women’s basketball falls to Ball State 75-56

Matt Lofgren February 2, 2012

Down 27 points in the last two minutes of the first half, the Kent State women’s basketball team did everything in its power to muster up some second half magic, but ultimately fell short on a late...

Photo courtesy of Central Michigan

Holt leads men’s basketball past Central Michigan

Nick Shook February 1, 2012

Randal Holt led the Kent State Flashes to their third-straight victory, but not without a little bit of faith.“I started to feel it offensively as soon as I got done praying to the Lord, before the game...

Senior center Justin Manns comes down from a dunk during Kent State’s game against Northern Illinois on Wednesday. Manns contributed six points in the 90-56 victory over the Huskies. Photo by Coty Giannelli.

Evans sparks men’s basketball to 77-61 victory

Nick Shook January 30, 2012

Final score Kent State: 77 Toledo: 61 Game highlights Kent State had a plus-22 advantage during the 26 minutes in which Chris Evans was on the floor. The Flashes have shot over 50 percent from the...

Junior guard Tamzin Barroilhet looks to drive against Buffalo on Jan. 19. The Flashes won 85-73.

Winning streak ends in weekend defeat for women’s basketball

Matt Lofgren January 30, 2012

The Kent State women’s basketball team (5-13, 4-4 MAC) saw its three- game winning streak come to a close Saturday afternoon at Northern Illinois (9-11, 3-5 MAC) as the Huskies were able to suppress...

Kent State men’s basketball downs Rockets, 77-61

Nick Shook January 29, 2012

Kent State (14-6, 4-3 Mid-American Conference) traveled to northwest Ohio to take on the Toledo Rockets (10-11, 2-5 MAC) Saturday night and came away with another much-needed 77-61 conference victory in...

Kent State men’s basketball looks to continue lockdown defense

Nick Shook January 27, 2012

After recording a much-needed blowout win over Northern Illinois Wednesday, Kent State will take to the road Saturday to face the Toledo Rockets. In the victory, the Flashes forced 22 turnovers and scored...

Photo courtesy of Zolton Cohen.

KSU women’s basketball brings strong shooting to beat Broncos

Matt Lofgren January 26, 2012

Shooting just one of 16 from beyond the arch and entering the final four minutes against Western Michigan Wednesday night, the Kent State women’s basketball team showed that it’s never too late to...

Kent State men’s basketball defeats Northern Illinois 90-56

Nick Shook January 26, 2012

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Freshman guard, Kris Brewer, runs to the hop avoiding Akron's Brian Walsh during last Saturdays loss to the Zips. Photo by Philip Botta.

Men’s basketball looks to rebound against Northern Ilinois

Nick Shook January 25, 2012

Kent State entered last week with one goal on its mind: win both road games and take control of the Mid-American Conference East division.One week and two losses later, the Flashes reside in the middle...