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The men's basketball team watches the game from the bench as Kent State defeated Akron 68-64 on Friday, March 8, 2013 at James A. Rhodes Arena. The win snapped a five-game losing streak to the Zips. Photo by SHANE FLANIGAN.

Men’s basketball hosts Fairfield in CIT opener

Tim Dorst March 19, 2013

Kent State’s hopes of a Mid-American Conference tournament title and a spot in the NCAA tournament ended Friday with a 62-59 semifinal loss to the Akron Zips at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. While...

Senior forward Chris Evans makes his way down the court against junior forward Demetrius "Tree" Treadwell from the Akron at the MAC Tournament on Friday, March 15, 2013. The Flashes ended a 6-game winning streak falling to the Zips 59-62. Photo by Chelsae Ketchum

Flashes basketball falls short in MAC Tournament semifinal loss to Akron

Tim Dorst March 16, 2013

CLEVELAND –– With the season series between Kent State and Akron tied at 1-1, it was only fitting that the two rivals meet again in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament. The Flashes...

Assistant Coach DeAndre Haynes celebrates with the men's basketball team after their 70-68 victory over Buffalo in the MAC Tournament on Thursday, March 14 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. The win sets up a rematch with rival Akron in the semifinals Friday. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Men’s Basketball advances to MAC Semifinals with win over Buffalo

Tim Dorst March 15, 2013

CLEVELAND — Kent State found itself matched up with Buffalo for the third time this season, meeting them in quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament. The finish of Thursday’s game...

Junior guard Darren Goodson (right) and sophomore guard Kris Brewer (left) share a moment in the locker room after a 68-64 victory over Akron on Friday, March 8 at James A. Rhodes Arena. Goodson led the Flashes with 19 points and 8 rebounds, helping snap a five-game losing streak to the Zips. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Men’s Basketball begins final quest of conference title Thursday

Tim Dorst March 14, 2013

Kent State’s journey toward a conference championship and an NCAA tournament spot will begin 6:30 Thursday in third round of the 2013 First Energy Mid-American Conference Tournament at Quicken Loans...

Football player still in limbo because of assault charge

Grant Engle March 14, 2013

A Kent State football player has plead not guilty to assault and property damage charges and is awaiting his next court date.Senior linebacker C.J. Steward is accused of assaulting fellow Kent State student...

Evans, Holt named to All-MAC teams

Tim Dorst March 12, 2013

After a 19-12 regular season, two players on the men’s basketball team received the honor of being mentioned along with the best performers in the Mid-American Conference.Seniors Chris Evans and Randal...

Men’s basketball ends regular season with win over Akron Zips

Tim Dorst March 11, 2013

Monday, March 11, 2013 - First Round (High-speed campus sites) Game 1: No. 9 Central Michigan at No. 8 Buffalo, 7 p.m. Game 2: No. 10 Northern Illinois at No. 7 Eastern Michigan, 7 p.m. Game 3:...

Flashes basketball ends regular season with win over Zips

Tim Dorst March 9, 2013

Having lost its last five games against the Akron Zips, Kent State came into James A. Rhodes Arena with something to prove. With the Mid-American Conference regular season title already decided, the final...

Senior guard Randal Holt drives the ball to the hoop, running around Akron's Alex Abreu and Quincy Diggs. Holt scored a total of 27 points in an 84-75 loss to the Zips on Jan. 21, 2012. Photo by Philip Botta.

Rivalry Renewed: Flashes look for measure of redemption against Akron

Tim Dorst March 8, 2013

Friday’s men’s basketball game between Kent State and Akron will not have a major impact on the Mid-American Conference standings or on the seedings for the MAC Tournament. The Flashes (18-12, 8-7...

Men’s basketball celebrates senior night with victory over Bowling Green

Tim Dorst March 6, 2013

Seniors Chris Evans, Randal Holt and Brian Frank set foot on the hardwood floor of the M.A.C. Center in front of their home crowd for the final time Tuesday night, knowing the men’s basketball team...

Kramer Ball Fields in Kent remain inaccessible after construction of a new bridge was delayed in 2011 after the discovery of endangered mussels living under the bridge. Construction is expected to resume in August 2013 and completed by the 2014 baseball season in April. Photo by Shane Flanigan.

Kids still waiting to play ball at Kramer Fields

Grant Engle March 5, 2013

The Kent Parks and Recreation department has been forced to use some “creative” solutions when it comes to scheduling games for its baseball and softball leagues the last two years.In 2011, the Ohio...

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