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Central Michigan junior guard Marcus Keene bites his jersey while waiting to shake hands with Kent State after loosing in overtime 116-106 in the first round of the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament at the M.A.C. Center on Monday, March 6, 2017. Keene had a game high 41 points.

Flashes contain Keene in win

Henry Palattella March 6, 2017

Kent State’s Monday night first round matchup against Central Michigan started much like the Flashes' Jan. 28 matchup with the Chippewas ended — with junior Marcus Keene taking over.Keene ended the...

Then a sophomore, Anthony Tutolo (left) warms up before the Thanksgiving Throwdown on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at the M.A.C. Center. 

Tutolo qualifies for NCAA Championships

Samantha Ross March 5, 2017

This season looked to be a lost season for Kent State wrestler Anthony Tutolo, who has been out for most of the season due to a knee injury. Tutolo, however, has spent most of the season doing extra work...

Central Michigan junior guard Marcus Keene drives the lane against Kent State junior guard Kevin Zabo at the M.A.C Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Kent State lost 105-98 in overtime.

Limiting offensive production of Keene, Rayson key for Flashes in first round game

Nick Buzzelli March 5, 2017

Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff knows it isn’t easy to advance past the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament. Last year, his team suffered an early exit in the form of a 70-69 home...

Baseball wins one, drops three over weekend

Erik Svensson March 5, 2017

Kent State won one game and lost three in a short series hosted by Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.Kent State (7-4) won 9-1 against Radford University (2-9) on Friday.Sophomore...

Eight wrestlers advance to second day of MAC tournament

Samantha Ross March 4, 2017

For the past 11 years, Kent State's wrestling team has had at least one Mid-American Conference champion —  but the streak will end tomorrow. Eight Flashes are advancing to Sunday's round of the MAC...

Kent State senior forward McKenna Stephens goes for the layup against the University at Buffalo at the M.A.C. Center on Mar. 4, 2017.

Flashes beat Buffalo, secure three seed in MAC Tournament

Henry Palattella March 4, 2017

When the Kent State women’s basketball team lost to the University at Buffalo last month, the Flashes' chances of securing a first round-bye to the MAC tournament looked to be in jeopardy.The Flashes...

Kent State senior Jordan Hardison celebrates with her team after a successful performance on the balance beam during Kent State University's Beauty and the Beast double meet event for gymnastics and wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Flashes continue hot streak in road victory

Scott Lendak March 4, 2017

After delivering a nearly perfect floor routine, Kent State junior Rachel Stypinski thought of her teammates as they cheered her on.“I get a lot of extra energy from my teammates during my routine,”...

Kent State senior guard Deon Edwin splits through Akron junior guard Noah Robotham and sophomore guard Josh Williams at the M.A.C. Center on Friday, March 3, 2017. Kent State lost 66-56.

Momentum plays prove to be difference for Flashes in regular season finale

Nick Buzzelli March 4, 2017

Rob Senderoff wasn’t upset about his team’s effort on the court following Friday’s loss to rival Akron. When he addressed reporters in the M.A.C. Center’s media room, the head coach said he was...

Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall makes a move to the rim against Akron senior center Isaiah Johnson at the James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. Kent State beat Akron, 70-67.

Viral videos depict fallout between Flash, Zippy

Quaylyn Hairston March 3, 2017

The long-time rivalry between Kent State and The University of Akron mounted in a viral marketing campaign launched in February. A collaboration between both universities, these videos depicted the origins...

Alexa Golden, Sophomore point guard dribbles past the University of Miami defense in a game at the M.A.C. Center on Feb. 1, 2017. The Golden Flashes won 84 to 66.

Worst to first: Flashes beat RedHawks, clinch MAC East title

Henry Palattella March 1, 2017

In the waning seconds of Kent State’s Wednesday night matchup against Miami University (OH), the Flashes’ bench looked as relaxed as it had all season.Senior forward Chelsi Watson sat on the ground,...

Kent State senior forward Chelsi Watson of the women's basketball team comes down with the offensive rebound against The University of Akron Zips at the James A. Rhodes Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

Opinion: Women’s basketball deserves your attention

Henry Palattella March 1, 2017

This weekend will be the end of an era for Kent State women’s basketball.Saturday will be the final home game for the five seniors on the team’s roster. Coming into the season, their tenures on the...

Kent State junior Stephen Suglio battles with Oklahoma Sate red-shirt sophomore Derek White during Kent State University's Beauty and the Beast double meet event for gymnastics and wrestling on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017.

Kent State wrestling sends students to MAC Championships, hope for spot in Nationals

Samantha Ross March 1, 2017

The Kent State wrestling team (2-15, 0-8 Mid-American Conference) has spent the past week practicing hard in the hopes that they will do well at the MAC Tournament and have some wrestlers advance to the...