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Men’s basketball season preview: ‘It’s going to be an exciting season’ after first-place league selection

Jacob Shondel, Reporter November 7, 2022

After losing three of its top six scores from last season, the Kent State men’s basketball team will rely on every player to step up. “They can’t look at it like this player is gone, so now I...

Golden Flashes men's basketball play Ohio University's Bobcats and win 75 to 52 on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. Graduate student point guard Andrew Garcia (on left) in possession of the ball.

Men’s basketball wins in thriller for 10th consecutive victory

Jacob Hansen, Reporter February 27, 2022

Redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry put the ball in his hands and drove to the lane, drawing an and-one foul with 25 seconds left in the game. Carry sank the foul shot to give the Flashes a two point lead. Then...

Golden Flashes men's basketball play Ohio University's Bobcats and win 75 to 52 on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022. Graduate student point guard Andrew Garcia (on left) in possession of the ball.

Men’s basketball wins in thriller for 10th consecutive victory

Jacob Hansen Reporter February 27, 2022

Redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry put the ball in his hands and drove to the lane, drawing an and-one foul with 25 seconds left in the game. Carry sank the foul shot to give the Flashes a two point lead.Then...

Redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry makes a move to the basket during the Kent State men's basketball team's loss to Buffalo in Buffalo, New York on Friday, Jan. 21.

Dominant first half leads to men’s basketball’s third straight win

Jacob Hansen, Reporter February 22, 2022

Kent State’s basketball team continues its powerful offensive performances for the team’s fifth win in the last six games, winning 78-65 over Miami University. The Flashes improved to 12-9 on the...

Redshirt junior Malique Jacobs nails a slam dunk during the game against Bowling Green State University on Feb. 8, 2022.

Men’s basketball wins fifth straight game with impressive second half

Jacob Hansen Reporter February 9, 2022

On Jan. 21 the Kent State men's basketball team was sitting at a .500 record both overall and in the Mid-American Conference.The Flashes are now 14-9 on the year and 9-4 in the MAC after beating Bowling...

Giovanni Santiago prepares to make a shot during the Kent State men's basketball team's win over Eastern Michigan in Kent, Ohio on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2022.

Men’s basketball score 55 second half points to win its fourth straight game

Jacob Hansen Reporter February 5, 2022

After struggling in the first half, the Kent State basketball team couldn’t seem to miss for the team’s fourth straight win. Kent State defeated Eastern Michigan University 90-71, improving to 13-9...

Redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry makes a move to the basket during the Kent State men's basketball team's loss to Buffalo in Buffalo, New York on Friday, Jan. 21. 

Dominant first half leads to men’s basketball’s third straight win

Jacob Hansen Reporter February 2, 2022

Kent State’s basketball team continues its powerful offensive performances for the team’s fifth win in the last six games, winning 78-65 over Miami University. The Flashes improved to 12-9 on the...

Redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry defends against a Bowling Green player during the Kent State men's basketball team's game against the Falcons on Saturday, Jan. 29 in Bowling Green, Ohio. 

Men’s basketball unloads for 91 points in second-straight win

Jacob Hansen Reporter January 30, 2022

Kent's State's basketball team's offense made the difference this time in a 91-83 victory over Bowling Green.Kent State improves to 11-9 on the year and 6-4 in the Mid-American Conference. KSU is in fourth...

Graduate student Andrew Garcia (4) goes in for a layup during the men's basketball game on Jan. 25, 2022 against Western Michigan University. Kent State beat Western Michigan 75-64.

Kent State controls the tempo in a victory over Western Michigan

Jacob Hansen Reporter January 26, 2022

The Kent State men's basketball team controlled the pace in a 75-64 victory over Western Michigan. The Flashes get back to a winning record of 10-9 and in the Mid-American Conference at 5-4.KSU is in...

Freshman Giovanni Santiago [11] makes a layup to give Kent State a 65-50 against Bowling Green on Mar. 3, 2020. Santiago scored six points on 3-for-3 shooting in 23 minutes. Kent State won 83-69. 

2021-22 men’s basketball team to be a top team in the MAC

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 11, 2021

The Kent State men’s basketball team did not end its season the way it wanted to.The Flashes were dominated by Buffalo in their last regular season game, before getting bounced in the first round of...

Kent State President Todd Diacon

President Todd Diacon announces financial summary for upcoming fiscal year as enrollment trends downward

Zaria Johnson Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2021

Kent State’s enrollment continues to be a key factor in determining the university’s financial stability, according to an email sent by President Todd Diacon Friday to members of the Kent State community. Diacon...