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A bittersweet end to a banner season for women’s basketball

Just like that, it was over.Less than 24 hours after the women’s basketball team advanced to the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals, Kent State’s hope for an NCAA Tournament bid vanished.“I...

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Flash in the Pan Episode 7

March 27, 2020

Ian Kreider and Owen MacMillan break down Kent State’s 70-65 win over Akron in the MAC Tournament title game in 2017. They point to the Flashes’ chemistry (10:04) and players’ identities (18:01)...

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Flash in the Pan episode six

March 27, 2020

After a two week hiatus, Flash in the Pan is back. Ian Kreider and Owen MacMillan are joined by Ben Pagani to discuss the events of the past two weeks. The trio discusses COVID-19 at the MAC Tournament...

Jon Fleming, Kent State men's basketball director of player development, poses for a portrait in the M.A.C. Center on Thursday, November 14, 2019.

Walk-on to coach: How Jon Fleming moved from one seat on the bench to another

Ian Kreider Sports reporter March 26, 2020

In May 2013, Jon Fleming lay in bed in Fishers, Indiana, wondering if his dreams to play college basketball were exhausted. He had set records for assists in a game and a season at Fishers High School,...

Sophomore Anthony Roberts (15) attempts shot during the final half of game against Eastern Michigan on Mar. 9, 2020. Kent State won 86-76 allowing them to move on to the quarterfinals.

Anthony Roberts enters transfer portal

Owen MacMillan Assigning editor March 23, 2020

Kent State guard Anthony Roberts announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on Twitter Monday afternoon.It’s in all GOD’s hand 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/iG3W6awAZ1— Anthony J Roberts...

The MAC announced via this press release that it was canceling the remainder of the tournament.

MAC cancels conference tournament due to coronavirus

Ian Kreider Sports reporter March 12, 2020

The Mid-American Conference canceled its tournament in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The decision comes prior to the scheduled quarterfinal game between Akron and Ohio at 12...

The Kent State women’s basketball team celebrates with the Kent State fans after winning 72-66 against Buffalo in a quarterfinal game at the Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. 

Women’s basketball advances to MAC Tournament semifinals

Last year, Kent State took on Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference Tournament quarterfinals, and Kent State lost by 33 points.One year later, the Flashes found themselves in the same position, but with...

Senior Troy Simons (3) attempts shot during first half of game against Eastern Michigan on Mar. 9, 2020. Kent State won 86-76 allowing them to move on to the quarterfinals.

Ball movement, 3-point shooting key in Kent State’s quarterfinal matchup with Ball State

Ian Kreider March 11, 2020

Kent State's perimeter shooting nullified an impressive defensive performance in its first game against Ball State on Feb. 4.The Flashes shot 1-for-20 from three, which was their worst 3-point shooting...

Flashes finish in eighth at General Hackler

Sofia Dlugo Sports reporter March 11, 2020

Kent State University’s men’s golf team had a tournament in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Monday, March 9th through Tuesday, March 10th. Kent State finished 8th in the two-day tournament and brought...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis looks toward the scoreboard during Kent State's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

Kent State suspends football operations, cancels spring showcase

Ian Kreider Sports reporter March 11, 2020

Kent State football announced all football operations will be suspended until April 12 in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The spring showcase scheduled for April 11 is canceled,...

MAC Tournament to continue play, will have restricted access

Amanda Levine Sports editor March 11, 2020

The Mid American Conference announced yesterday that the MAC Tournament will continue to be played despite four confirmed coronavirus cases in Cuyahoga County.The MAC Tournament will have restricted access...