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Kent redshirt senior VonCameron Davis, 1, attempts a layup during the first half of the game against OU on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Men’s basketball tops Bobcats to wins fourth straight

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 15, 2025

With 22 seconds on the clock, senior center Cli’Ron Hornbeak stole the ball and slammed it home on the other end, giving the Kent State men’s basketball team a four-point lead, and it held on to win...

Kent junior Delrecco Gillespie, 23, rings the victory bell after their win against Arkansas on Saturday, Feb 8. 2025.

Non-conference thriller: Men’s basketball defeats Sun Belt’s top team

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 9, 2025

In the Kent State Men's Basketball team’s final game against a non-conference opponent, it came out with a clutch 76-75 win over the Sun Belt Conference-leading Arkansas State Red Wolves at home. “Really...

Once a Flashes men’s basketball legend, now an NFL hall-of-famer

Once a Flashes men’s basketball legend, now an NFL hall-of-famer

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 7, 2025

Kent State’s very own Antonio Gates was one of four members selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class this year. He is one of four members that had their name called. Gates was a 16-year tight...

Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger dribbles the ball down the court in their match against Akron University on Jan. 31, 2025.

‘We’re going to keep fighting’: Men’s basketball remains optimistic after Akron loss

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 2, 2025

In a M.A.C. Center filled with fans in gold shirts anticipating the first rivalry game between the Kent State men’s basketball team and the Akron Zips, KSU fans left after a disappointing 85-71 loss...

Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger, 13, shoots a three-pointer while Miami OH University sophomore guard Mekhi Cooper attempts to block him in their match on Jan. 18, 2025.

Conference-leading Akron too much for men’s basketball at home

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 31, 2025

The first of the two rivalry games between the Kent State men’s basketball team and the Akron Zips saw Akron come into Kent and get an 85-71 win at the M.A.C. Center. Akron had the ball moving all...

Kent State University senior forward VonCameron Davis goes up for the layup as Miami (OH) University sophomore wing Eian Elmer tries to block the shot in their game on Jan 18, 2025.

Men’s basketball takes early control, bounces back in home win

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 30, 2025

Senior forward VonCameron Davis tallied his third 20-plus-point game of the month, and sophomore guard Cian Medley had a 12 point and 10 assist double-double in the Kent State men’s basketball team’s...

Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger, 13, shoots a three-pointer while Miami OH University sophomore guard Mekhi Cooper attempts to block him in their match on Jan. 18, 2025.

Men’s basketball falls short at buzzer, drops another conference game

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 26, 2025

In a game that saw the Kent State men’s basketball team outrebound the Ohio Bobcats 46-28, it also saw the Flashes fall two points short of the victory 61-59 Friday. The Flashes missed 11 key foul...

Kent State Men's Basketball Team huddles up after a play in their game against Miami OH University on Jan. 18, 2025.

Bouncing back: Men’s basketball never trails, soars past Toledo

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 22, 2025

Just one game after sophomore guard Cian Medley matched his career-high with 15 points against Miami (OH), he scored a new career-best 22 points and led the Kent State men’s basketball team to an 83-64...

Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger, 13, shoots a three-pointer while Miami OH University sophomore guard Mekhi Cooper attempts to block him in their match on Jan. 18, 2025.

Men’s basketball goes against the script with second-half struggles, falls to top-ranked Miami

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 19, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team had a nine-point halftime advantage against the Mid-American Conference No. 1 ranked team, but the team gave up the lead and fell 70-61 to the Miami RedHawks at the...

Senior Jalen Sullinger holds the ball before making a play on Nov. 21, 2024 in the game against Niagara.

Men’s basketball falls short at home despite Sullinger’s career-high scoring night

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 15, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team was coming off two straight road Mid-American Conference wins against Northern Illinois and Buffalo but fell 94-83 Tuesday night against the Western Michigan Broncos...

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 4, 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...