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Mariah Modkins drives past Akron's Shayna Harmon during the first half of Kent State's game against the Zips on March 6. Kent State won, 65-55. 

Barber-Smith, Golden power Flashes to season sweep of Akron

Gina Butkovich March 7, 2019

Wednesday marked the first time that the Kent State women's basketball team had played in overtime this season.It also marked their first overtime win this season.The Flashes outscored Akron 14-4 over...

Senior Alexa Golden passes during the second half of Kent State's matchup against Ohio University on Feb. 23. Kent State lost, 69-67.

Flashes’ offense falls flat in loss to last-place Bowling Green

Gina Butkovich March 3, 2019

After the Kent State women's basketball's team's victory over first-place Miami (OH) Wednesday, coach Todd Starkey praised the Flashes for playing a “complete four quarters” and said that he hoped...

Freshman guard Mariah Modkins after Kent State's win over Bowling Green on Feb. 16, 2019.

Freshmen serve as key contributors for women’s basketball

Gina Butkovich February 20, 2019

Lindsey Thall hasn’t finished her first season of collegiate basketball at Kent State, but already feels she has found a balance between the pressures of college classes and the pressures of college...

Kent State guard Ali Poole waits under the basket before a rebound during the second half of the game against Bowling Green on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Kent State won the game, 77-73.

Big plays by Poole and Dingle push Flashes over Bowling Green

Gina Butkovich February 17, 2019

The Bowling Green women’s basketball team currently resides at the bottom of the Mid-American Conference, but you wouldn’t know that by watching them play against Kent State on Saturday.“What everybody...

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...

Sophomore Tim Rooney grapples with a Central Michigan wrestler during his match Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018. The Flashes won with a 21-13 upset over the Chippewas, who entered the match ranked second in the Mid-American Conference. 

The Kent Stater’s winter sports preview:

Henry Palattella January 14, 2019

McNalley, Rooney highlight final stretch of regular seasonWhen Kyle Conel announced in December he would undergo a surgery that would end his season, it quickly became a rebuilding season for the Flashes....

Kent State sophomore guard Megan Carter dribbles during the Flashes' 80-76 overtime win against Toledo on March 5, 2018. Carter scored a game-high 24 points off the bench to lead the Flashes to a first-round Mid-American Conference tournament victory.

Women’s basketball hopes to build on strong conference start

Henry Palattella January 13, 2019

The Kent State women’s basketball team lost to Wright State on Dec. 2, dropping its record to 3-4. The team hasn't lost since.The Flashes now sit at 10-4 and 3-0 in the MAC, with each conference win...

Junior guard Alexa Golden is fouled as she drives to the rim in a 75-60 loss at Akron's James A. Rhodes Arena Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. 

Dingle’s career-high helps Flashes extend win streak

Ian Kreider December 18, 2018

Freshman guard Asiah Dingle finished with a team-high 17 points, leading the Kent State women's basketball team (5-4) to the 76-64 win over St. Bonaventure (3-8).Dingle finished with five of the Flashes...

Junior guard Alexa Golden drives through the Bowling Green defense during Kent State's 81-57 victory Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. [FILE]

Flashes overcome slow start, record first road win against Robert Morris

Gina Butkovich December 8, 2018

Despite only making three field goals in the first half, the Kent State women's basketball team (4-4) used a late third quarter rally against Robert Morris (1-7) to help the Flashes record its first road...

Kent State freshman guard Asiah Dingle dribbles down the court during a game against Oakland University Nov. 18, 2018. Kent State won the game 75-65.

Flashes conclude weekend sweep with win over Oakland

Gina Butkovich November 18, 2018

 The Kent State women's basketball team (2-2) beat Oakland 75-65 on Sunday at home, the Flashes second win in as many days.“Obviously pleased to get the win,” coach Todd Starkey said. “I thought...

Sophomore guard Megan Carter drives to the hoop against Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Zips beat the Flashes, 75-60, for their first conference win of the season. [FILE]

Dingle, Carter lead Flashes in home opener

Gina Butkovich November 18, 2018

The Kent State women's basketball team (1-2) played a close home opener, defeating Northern Kentucky University 62-61.This is the first win of the season for the Flashes, following two season-opening losses...

Kent State freshman point guard Erin Thames calls a play during the Flashes' 58-35 loss to Miami (OH) at Millett Hall in Oxford, Ohio, on March 3, 2018.

Despite tough showing, women’s basketball drops two weekend matchups

Gina Butkovich November 12, 2018

The Kent State women’s basketball team (0-2) fell to No. 17 North Carolina State (2-0), 78-61, on Sunday.The day before, the Flashes suffered a season-opening loss against North Carolina (2-0).“Other...