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Ohio's Stevie Taylor goes up for a basket during the Bobcats' game against Kent State on Wednesday, January 18. The Bobcats defeated Kent 87-65. Photo courtesy of Brien Vincent

Flashes men’s basketball looks to bounce back against Akron

Nick Shook January 20, 2012

Kent State and Akron have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to the 1915-16 season, in which the Flashes fell 16-37. Since the teams’ first meeting, Kent State has won 69 of the 132 meetings.The...

Kent guard Michael Porrini makes his way through the Bowling Green defense during Saturdays game.

Ohio routs Flashes men’s basketball, 87-65

Nick Shook January 19, 2012

Kent State faced arguably its toughest road test of the season this Wednesday night against the Ohio University Bobcats. In front of 5,924 at the Convocation Center in Athens, The Golden Flashes shot 70...

TV2 Video: Men’s basketball squeaks past Bowling Green

TV2 January 17, 2012

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Men’s basketball squeaks past Bowling Green

Nick Shook January 17, 2012

Watch the TV2 Video here.Normally a second-half team, Kent State men’s basketball played a strong first half and held a commanding 18-point lead at halftime. However, it was the second half that...

Kent foward Melanee Stubbs cuts her way through the Akron court during Saturday's game. Photo by Brian Smith.

Women’s basketball loses late to Akron

Matt Lofgren January 17, 2012

Though it was not enough for the win, the Kent State women’s basketball team contended against conference rival Akron due to an overall improvement in shooting percentage.It wasn’t the ideal game for...

Kent State women’s basketball falls to late Akron comeback

Matt Lofgren January 14, 2012

A late push by Akron Saturday afternoon at Rhodes Arena proved to be too much for the young Flashes (2-12, 1-2 Mid-American Conference) as the Zips came out with a 68-62 win and a point in the PNC Wagon...

Michael Porrini, senior guard, dribbles the ball during the basketball game against Miami University on Jan. 11. The Flashes won 71-67. Photo by Nancy Urchak.

Kent State fans providing winning atmosphere for men’s basketball

Nick Shook January 13, 2012

The Golden Flashes’ victory over Miami on Wednesday was their first in 2011-12 Mid-American Conference play, and their 64th conference victory at home since the start of the 2003-04 season. Kent State...

Flashes women’s basketball falls to Redhawks

Matt Lofgren January 12, 2012

A late 10-0 run by the Flashes was too little, too late in Oxford Wednesday night as the Redhawks topped the women’s team 73-55 to fall to 1-2 in the Mid-American Conference 2-11 overall.After being...

Kent State senior forward Justin Greene keeps the ball away from Miami as he scores on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The Flashes beat the Redhawks 71-67. Photo by Kristin Bauer.

Flashes men’s basketball fights back, defeats Miami 71-67

Nick Shook January 12, 2012

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Freshman guard Kris Brewer drives to the hoop on Jan. 2 against Shawnee State. Kent won 90-65. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Kent men’s basketball falls on late comeback

Nick Shook January 9, 2012

Midway through the second half at Buffalo’s Alumni Arena, Kent State found itself in an advantageous but slightly unfamiliar situation. Leading by eight with just over 11 minutes to play following a...

Junior guard Trisha Krewson looks to pass the ball on Friday, Nov. 18, against Morehead State. The Flashes beat the Eagles 65-64 in their home opener. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Women’s basketball losing streak ends in conference opener

Matt Lofgren January 9, 2012

 Conference play and a new year means a whole new season for the Flashes as the women’s basketball team (2-10, 1-1 MAC) bounced back Saturday afternoon at the M.A.C. Center from an eight game losing...

Kent State women’s basketball drops its 8th straight

Matt Lofgren January 8, 2012

Dropping three games over winter break to extend their losing streak to eight, the Flashes have come to a crucial point in the season with the Mid-American Conference schedule opening up and 15 games left...