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Sophomore Cian Medley breaks away from a screen in the game against Niagara on Nov. 21, 2024.

How did the trip to Canada go for men’s basketball?

Andrew Gold, Reporter December 3, 2024

From Nov. 28-30, the Kent State men’s basketball team participated in Western Slam, an in-season basketball tournament hosted by the city of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. Joining the Flashes in the...

Kent State Men's basketball team heads towards the free throw line after being fouled during the second half in the game against Niagara University on Nov. 21, 2024.

Canadian event sees men’s basketball take two of three

Andrew Gold, Reporter December 2, 2024

Through tough defense, the Kent State men’s basketball team held each of its three opponents under 40% shooting, taking home two wins in the Western Slam tournament held in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. The...

Kent State Forward Anthony Morales shots a three point shot over a Niagara defender on Nov. 21, 2024.

Men’s basketball uses depth, defense in big wire-to-wire win to start 4-1

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 24, 2024

The Kent State men’s basketball team had an impressive 33 points off its bench Saturday and never trailed in its 68-52 road win over the Cleveland State Vikings.  In its previous win against Niagara,...

Kent State Men's basketball team heads towards the free throw line after being fouled during the second half in the game against Niagara University on Nov. 21, 2024.

Closed it out: Men’s basketball gets out to big lead, hangs on with clutch foul shooting

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 23, 2024

The Kent State men’s basketball team shot an impressive 19-22 (86%) from the free throw line, helping it withstand a furious run from the Niagara Purple Eagles, winning 76-73 Thursday at the M.A.C. Center. In...

The men's basketball season is underway after a home game against Miami-Hamilton Nov. 8, 2024.

‘There were a lot of positives’: Men’s basketball defeated on the road by fifth-ranked Auburn

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 14, 2024

Senior guard Jalen Sullinger and senior forward VonCameron Davis each had their season-high in points at 16 and 19, respectively, but it wasn’t enough in the Kent State men’s basketball team’s 79-56...

Cian Medley is on defense against Miami-Hamilton Nov. 8, 2024.

Full-team effort: Every active Flash scores in men’s basketball’s home-opener rout

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 9, 2024

Senior center Cli’Ron Hornbeak had a career-high 18 points, and redshirt sophomore forward Magnus Entenmann tallied a career-high five blocks to shine in the Kent State men’s basketball team’s 98-53...

Kent State then-redshirt junior VonCameron Davis looks to pass the ball off to then-junior Jalen Sullinger as he makes a breakaway in the championship game against Akron at the MAC Men's Basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Found a way: Flashes use free throws, clutch three-pointer to power through first game of season

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 5, 2024

Senior forward VonCameron Davis had 17 points and sank 13 free throws in the Kent State men’s basketball team’s 70-66 road victory over the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns Tuesday...

Kent State then-junior Jalen Sullinger shoots a three-pointer in the championship game against Akron at MAC Men's Basketball tournament on March 16, 2024.

Preview: Men’s basketball looks to take MAC title back using depth and physicality

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 4, 2024

The Kent State men’s basketball team enters the 2024-25 campaign a hungry team, and with an emphasis on daily improvement, eyes another year of great basketball for the program. “The guys are excited...

OPINION: The Kent Stater’s sports department’s takes on the men’s and women’s basketball seasons

OPINION: The Kent Stater’s sports department’s takes on the men’s and women’s basketball seasons

Sports Department November 4, 2024

This week marks the highly anticipated start to the basketball seasons at Kent State, and everything from large crowds to highly anticipated matchups to buzzer beaters and heartbreaking losses are to be...

Senior backer Elise Bearance (4) shoots down the pitch at the field hockey game against Penn State, Sept. 13, 2024.

Flashes drop final regular season game, prepare for MAC Championship

Andrew Gold, Reporter November 3, 2024

The Kent State field hockey team fell by a score of 2-0 against the Miami University (OH) RedHawks and concluded its regular season with a record of 6-11. Freshman goalkeeper Lieve Jansen made nine...

Kent State Field  Hockey team huddle up before they start their first quarter against App. State, Oct. 4, 2024.

Ticket punched: Field Hockey wins third in a row to make it to MAC Championships

Andrew Gold, Reporter October 27, 2024

Junior back Lauren Conroy shined in the Kent State field hockey team’s 3-2 victory against the Bellarmine Knights Friday, as she put in her first two collegiate goals during the Flashes’ final home...

Freshman forward Delfina Larripa (28) blocks any openings from Penn State’s freshman backer Morgan Snyder (8) at the field hockey game Sept. 13, 2024.

Getting hot at the right time: Field hockey wins the weekend with pair of conference victories

Andrew Gold, Reporter October 21, 2024

With an overtime score of 1-1 against conference rival Ohio University, sophomore midfielder Eva Usoz fired in the game winning shot, and her team-leading seventh goal, to hoist the Kent State field hockey...