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OPINION: Kent State’s basketball program should be appreciated

Tanner Castora January 29, 2019

Last week I was scanning the web in preparation for Kent State’s game against Toledo. I’m the color analyst on the ESPN3 broadcasts for the Kent State men’s basketball home games, and it’s my job...

Jalen Avery brings the ball up the court during the first half of the Flashes matchup against Buffalo on Jan. 25. The Flashes lost, 88-79.

Men’s basketball game postponed to Thursday

Henry Palattella January 28, 2019

The impending snow and cold moving across the Midwest has impacted the Kent State men's basketball team's schedule as the Flashes' Tuesday night game against Western Michigan has been rescheduled to Thursday...

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OPINION: Wide open Eastern Conference highlights NBA’s entertaining first half

Sean Blevins January 27, 2019

When DeMarcus “Boogie” Cousins signed with the Golden State Warriors over the summer, it looked as if this NBA season was over before it started, as the addition of Cousins was the perfect example...

Balanced Redhawk scoring attack downs Flashes, 79-63

Gina Butkovich January 26, 2019

The Kent State women's basketball team went into its Saturday afternoon matchup against Miami (OH) eager to leave its three-game losing streak behind.“We actually had a talk in the locker room just about...

Kent State's Shane Mast wrestles against Buffalo's Brett Perry on Jan. 26.

Kent State wrestling falls to Buffalo despite strong showing from underclassmen

Brandon Lewis January 26, 2019

Kent State wrestling freshman Kade Byland, sophomore Andrew McNally and redshirt freshman Kody Komara were all victorious on Saturday, but the Flashes could not pull out a win against the Buffalo Bulls.The...

Senior Philip Whittington pushes past a defender during the first half of the Flashes matchup against Buffalo on Jan. 25. Kent State lost, 88-79.

Five takeaways from Kent State’s loss to No. 14 Buffalo

Henry Palattella January 26, 2019

Five takeaways from Kent State’s loss to No. 14 Buffalo   For 37 minutes on Friday, the Kent State men’s basketball team was right there against No. 14 Buffalo. But in the end, the final three minutes...

Antonio Williams takes a shot in the first half of the Flashes matchup against Buffalo on Jan. 25. The Flashes lost, 88-79.

Late run, lack of ball movement dooms short-handed Flashes

Ian Kreider January 26, 2019

Kent State (15-5, 4-3 Mid-American Conference) utilized a seven-man rotation Friday because a sprained ankle kept senior guard Mitch Peterson out of the lineup.“(Mitch’s injury) is not the reason we...

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OPINION: Are sports dynasties a bad thing?

Alex Cala January 25, 2019

For four straight years, the early part of my summers were defined by one thing and one thing only: the Cleveland Cavaliers seemingly inevitable NBA Finals matchup against the Golden State Warriors.While...

Kent State's Antonio Williams drives to the basket against Toledo's Chris Darrington in the second half of Tuesday's game at the M.A.C. Center. 

Flashes will rely on bench in matchup with No. 14 Buffalo

Ian Kreider January 24, 2019

It would be easy to point to senior guard Jaylin Walker’s 36-point outburst as the reason Kent State (15-4, 4-2 Mid-American Conference) secured a 17-point comeback win against Toledo on Tuesday. While...

Flashes drop sluggish affair to Ball State

Gina Butkovich January 23, 2019

The Kent State women’s basketball team's losing streak continued Wednesday, as the Flashes fell to Ball State in what was a hard-fought, defensive battle. This loss continued a tough trend for the Flashes...

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OPINION: Cash doesn’t always rule

Dante Centofanti January 23, 2019

When I think of the revolutionaries in the sports world, the figures that first come to mind are those in the world of boxing. I think of people like former Flash Don King, who set a precedent in boxing...

Kent State's Anthony Roberts (15) celebrates with Akiean Frederick (3) and Troy Simmons after defeating Toledo 87-85 in overtime, Tuesday at the M.A.C. Center.

Walker propels Flashes back from the dead in comeback win

Henry Palattella January 23, 2019

Walker propels Flashes back from the dead in comeback win Kent State probably shouldn’t have won its game Tuesday night. The Flashes looked lethargic for stretches and it showed on the scoreboard;...

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