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Flashes falter despite Thames’ career-high

Ian Kreider February 3, 2018

Kent State’s (11-12, 4-7) struggles started at the beginning of their Saturday matchup against Northern Illinois (11-11, 3-8).The Flashes shot just 6-for-19 from the field in the first quarter. Defensively...

Men’s basketball inconsistency, big games from women’s basketball’s Korinek highlight December, January

Cameron Hoover January 14, 2018

National SportsTagovailoa leads Alabama to national championshipAfter a first half that saw Alabama starting quarterback Jalen Hurts complete three of his eight passes for just 21 yards and Georgia building...

Kent State senior guard Naddiyah Cross (left) races Detroit Mercy junior guard Brittney Jackson to the ball Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. The Flashes beat the Titans, 82-74, in the home opener at the M.A.C. Center.

Cross scores career-high 19 in Kent State’s win over Eastern Kentucky

Henry Palattella December 5, 2017

Throughout her time at Kent State, senior starting point guard Naddiyah Cross has never been a scorer. She came into the Flashes' matchup against Eastern Kentucky averaging five points per game, and she...

Kent State coach Rob Senderoff reacts as a foul is called against the Flashes in the final seconds of the second half against Southeastern Louisiana at the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. Kent State lost to Southeastern Louisiana, 70-66.

Men’s basketball suffers first defeat of season against Southeastern Louisiana

Henry Palattella November 22, 2017

Jaylin Walker's season-high 26 points weren't enough Tuesday, as the Kent State men's basketball team (3-1) suffered their first loss of the season to Southeastern Louisiana (2-3), 70-66. The Flashes...

Kent State University junior guard Jaylin Walker goes for a layup against Mississippi Valley State Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017.

Walker leads men’s basketball to sloppy win over Mississippi Valley State

Cameron Hoover November 19, 2017

Jaylin Walker picked up right where he left off after last season’s Mid-American Conference Tournament MVP award.Walker is leading the Kent State men's basketball team in scoring, averaging 17.3 points...

Kent State junior center Adonis De La Rosa receives a foul as he drives to the basket against Ohio Christian Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017.

Men’s basketball handles business against Ohio Christian

Cameron Hoover November 16, 2017

Good teams win the games they are supposed to.Kent State (2-0) embodied that phrase Thursday night with a 90-45 win over NAIA opponent Ohio Christian (2-4).Four Flashes scored in double figures. Kevin...

Merissa

Finding stability on the court

Henry Palattella November 5, 2017

It was a hazy afternoon in June 2007 when Merissa Barber-Smith’s mother sat her four children down in the living room of their house on the South Side of Chicago.“Kids,” she told them, “we’re...

The basketball court in the M.A.C. Center received its largest renovation since 2006.

Kent State basketball court gets overhaul

Alex Cossin July 17, 2017

Kent State’s M.A.C. Center basketball court received its largest renovation since 2006.“It looks great,” said Rob Senderoff, men’s basketball coach.The new court features a large Flash logo in...

Best of Kent Sports

Best of Kent 2017: SPORTS

KentWired Staff April 15, 2017

More Best of Kent categories: FOOD | DRINK | ENTERTAINMENT + STUDENT LIFE FIRST - BasketballWhen the men’s basketball team was in the midst of its four game losing skid in early January, the prospects...

Then-Akron coach, Keith Dambrot, yells at his during the MAC title game at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, March 11, 2017.

Dambrot leaving Akron basketball for Duquesne

Henry Palattella March 27, 2017

For the first time in 13 years, The University of Akron's basketball team will be dealing with something new in the offseason: uncertainty. That uncertainty stems from the head coaching possession, as...

Kent to host 3v3 basketball tournament prelims

Shane Transue March 13, 2017

A 3-on-3 basketball tournament is scheduled to take place Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m in the Kent State Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC).The winner of the tournament will represent...

Kent State junior guard Kevin Zabo dribbles the ball up court against Bowling Green State University at the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. Kent State lost in overtime, 84-83.

Behind the jersey: Kent State junior point guard Kevin Zabo

Tanner Castora February 22, 2017

Editor’s note: Tanner Castora is a redshirt sophomore men’s basketball player and a journalism major. He provides insight and commentary as a student-athlete.  Character is a journey, not a destination...