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Redshirt freshman guard Megan Carter drives to the basket against the University of Michigan at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Kent State lost in the first round of the WNIT Tournament, 67-60.

Starkey proud of team’s effort despite season-ending loss in WNIT

Nick Buzzelli March 16, 2017

Todd Starkey felt a sense of accomplishment following Thursday’s season-ending loss to the University of Michigan in the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.It was a rocky first...

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Your guide to the NCAA Tournament

KentWired Staff March 16, 2017

With the anticipated game against UCLA upon us, here's our updating information on what you need to know about our team and the tournament.Download your updated bracket here:Get to know the players:When...

UCLA freshman guard Lonzo Ball attempts a dunk during the Bruins open practice at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on Thursday, March 16, 2017. UCLA will take on Kent State Friday at 10 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.

UCLA gears up to face Kent State during final practice

Henry Palattella March 16, 2017

Most of the teams that participated in Thursday’s open practice in Sacramento's Golden 1 Center did so in front of modest, quiet crowds.University of California Los Angeles, on the other hand, had its...

Kent State junior guard Kevin Zabo attempts a layup during the Flashes open practice at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Kent State will take on UCLA tomorrow.

Flashes embracing underdog role against UCLA

Henry Palattella March 16, 2017

When the Kent State basketball team exited the catacombs of the Golden 1 Center Thursday night to begin their practice, they entered to a light applause. The Flashes – who had the final practice of the...

Coach Rob Sendoff looks up at the clock after the final buzzer against Central Michigan at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Kent State lost 105-98 in overtime.

Family, university support key to Senderoff’s success

Nick Buzzelli March 15, 2017

As he sat on the elevated stage in Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena media room Saturday night — still beaming over the upset win that occurred on the court 30 minutes prior — the Flashes' Coach Rob...

Freshman guard Mitch Peterson shoots the layup after gathering the offensive rebound against Grambling State University on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State won, 86-57.

Freshmen Flashes ready to dance on the biggest stage

Dan Armelli March 15, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team is a diverse mix of backgrounds, from the three players who have been with the team their entire collegiate career, to the eight who have transferred from other schools....

Members of the Kent State men's basketball team and Coach Rob Senderoff exit the team plane at Sacramento International Airport in Sacramento, California, on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.

Men’s basketball lands in Sacramento

Henry Palattella March 15, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team’s plane took off from the Akron-Canton airport Wednesday morning with one destination in mind: California.The Flashes have a date with No. 3 seed University of...

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

Tutolo fights through injuries to compete at nationals

Samantha Ross March 15, 2017

Kent State wrestler Anthony Tutolo defeated Old Dominion University’s Josh Markham at the Lock Haven tournament Dec. 29. During the second period, Tutolo was on top of Markham of the match trying to...

Redshirt freshman Casey Sparkman looks toward the clock during his match against Justin Oliver of CMU in the MACC on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016. Sparkman won 4-2. Kent beat CMU 18-17.

Sparkman to compete at nationals

Samantha Ross March 15, 2017

Casey Sparkman came up one spot short of an automatic bid at the Mid-American Conference Tournament, but received an at large bid to wrestle at the national tournament.Sparkman took third place at the...

Redshirt senior forward Jimmy Hall, Jr. waits at the free throw line during the game against Wright State University on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2016.

Behind the Jersey: Jimmy Hall

Tanner Castora March 14, 2017

Editor’s note: Tanner Castora is a redshirt sophomore men’s basketball player and a journalism major. He provides insight and commentary as a student-athlete.  If you weren't sure what senior forward...

Women’s golf finishes first at Entrada classic, Stromo finishes first overall

Erik Svensson March 14, 2017

The Kent State women’s golf team placed first in the BYU at Entrada Classic.Kent State finished two strokes above par — 13 strokes ahead of host Brigham Young University.Four of Kent State’s five...

Kent State senior guard Larissa Lurken drives on Toledo senior forward Janice Monakana during the quarter-finals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Kent State lost 67-63.

Women’s basketball will play WNIT game at Michigan

Henry Palattella March 13, 2017

Following one of his practices in mid-February, Kent State women's basketball coach Todd Starkey said his team shouldn't want to have a spring break since that would mean they wouldn't be put into a postseason...

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