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Kent State junior guard Jaylin Walker goes up for a dunk during the season opener against Youngstown State Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Walker was fouled on the play on his way to a 20-point night.

Men’s basketball snaps three-game skid with win over Norfolk State

Cameron Hoover November 30, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team headed into its game at Norfolk State Wednesday night on the back of a three-game losing streak without leading scorer Jaylin Walker due to an ankle injury.Despite...

Kent State junior center Adonis De La Rosa attempts to steal the ball from Ohio Christian freshman center Genesis Williams in the second half of the game Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.

Men’s basketball remains optimistic despite slow start

Cameron Hoover November 29, 2017

Kent State men’s basketball players dove across the floor for loose balls faster and cheered their teammates on harder at practice Monday.Coach Rob Senderoff said a good practice might translate into...

Kent State cornerback Demetrius Monday revels in victory after the Flashes beat Miami (OH). Monday was named to the All-MAC Third Team.

Four Flashes named to All-MAC team

Henry Palattella November 29, 2017

Four members of the Kent State football team were named to All-Mid-American Conference teams. Junior linebacker Jim Jones was the lone Flash named to the All-MAC first team, while senior defensive tackle...

Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden dribbles past Youngstown State freshman forward Amara Chikwe at Beeghly Center in Youngstown, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. [FILE]

Women’s basketball hopes to build off promising start

Scott Lendak November 29, 2017

At first glance, the Kent State women's basketball team's 4-3 start to the season might not seem overly impressive. But considering their tough strength of schedule, the team's start is encouraging. The...

Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden shoots a layup during the game against Florida Gulf Coast in Akron, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. [FILE]

Kent State women’s basketball splits final two games in Play4Kay Showcase

Scott Lendak November 26, 2017

After the Kent State women’s basketball team fell to No. 14 Stanford in its first game of this weekend's Play4Kay Showcase in Las Vegas, they knew it was vital to win at least one of the next two games. “Going...

Kent State junior center Adonis De La Rosa receives a foul as he drives to the basket against Ohio Christian Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.

Men’s basketball losing streak continues at Savannah Invitational

Cameron Hoover November 26, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team got off to a hot start this season, winning its first three games by an average of 26.3 points and encouraging hope for another successful season off the back of...

No. 14 Stanford women’s basketball pulls away late after Kent State keeps it close

Scott Lendak November 24, 2017

When the Kent State women's basketball team matched up against No. 14 Stanford, the 25-point difference in the final score didn’t tell the full story.Kent State played better than the Cardinal at times,...

Kent State coach Paul Haynes rings the victory bell after a 17-14 win against Miami (OH) Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017.

Paul Haynes let go as Kent State football coach

Henry Palattella and Scott Lendak November 22, 2017

When Paul Haynes was hired as the Kent State football coach in 2012, he said it was a dream job to return to his alma mater.After five seasons of serving as the Flashes’ head coach, the Haynes era is...

Kent State coach Rob Senderoff reacts as a foul is called against the Flashes in the final seconds of the second half against Southeastern Louisiana at the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. Kent State lost to Southeastern Louisiana, 70-66.

Men’s basketball suffers first defeat of season against Southeastern Louisiana

Henry Palattella November 22, 2017

Jaylin Walker's season-high 26 points weren't enough Tuesday, as the Kent State men's basketball team (3-1) suffered their first loss of the season to Southeastern Louisiana (2-3), 70-66. The Flashes...

Kent State freshman quarterback Dustin Crum breaks a tackle among Akron’s defenders Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017.

Kent State unable to win back Wagon Wheel in 24-14 loss to rival Akron

Scott Lendak November 22, 2017

The Kent State football team has had a disappointing year. There's no denying that.But when it comes to rivalries, you can't throw records out the door.And when it comes to rivalries, there may not be...

Kent State University junior guard Jaylin Walker goes for a layup against Mississippi Valley State Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.

Walker leads men’s basketball to sloppy win over Mississippi Valley State

Cameron Hoover November 19, 2017

Jaylin Walker picked up right where he left off after last season’s Mid-American Conference Tournament MVP award.Walker is leading the Kent State men's basketball team in scoring, averaging 17.3 points...

Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden shoots a layup during the game against Florida Gulf Coast in Akron, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. [FILE]

Kent State cruises to 81-60 win over Southern Louisiana

Scott Lendak November 18, 2017

After a tough loss against Florida Gulf Coast University, the Kent State women's basketball team entered the game against Southeastern Louisiana with a chip on their shoulder.Defensive chatter from Kent...

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