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Senior forward Chris Ortiz slams back an offensive rebound during the second half against Northern Illinois at the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. The Flashes won, 75-74.

Basketball snaps three-game skid

Zac Sommer February 9, 2016

Senior center Khaliq Spicer scored 17 points, seven rebounds and one game-saving block with 20 seconds remaining in the second half to give the Kent State men’s basketball team (16-8, 7-4 Mid-American...

DaRohn Scott of Central Michigan University scores a layup against Kent State on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016 at McGuirk Arena.

Basketball falls to CMU

Zac Sommer February 2, 2016

Another tough road loss for the Kent State men’s basketball team (15-7, 6-3 Mid-American Conference) as the Flashes lost 88-61 to Central Michigan University (13-9, 6-3 MAC) Tuesday night.“We have...

Kent State senior guard Xavier Pollard fights with Youngstown defenders for the loose ball during the Kent State vs Youngstown game on Nov. 14, 2015. The Golden Flashes won 79-70 to take their home opener.

Pollard out, Walker questionable

Zac Sommer February 2, 2016

According to Athletic Assistant Sports Information Director Jay Fiorello, Kent State men's basketball senior guard Xavier Pollard is out six weeks after fracturing his foot Friday against Ohio University.Pollard...

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TV2 Sports: Feb. 1, 2016

Rex Smith February 1, 2016

The Kent State men's basketball team suffered a loss at Ohio University Friday night and suffered another loss today.Senior guard Xavier Pollard will undergo season ending surgery tomorrow to repair a...

Kent State senior guard Xavier Pollard fights with Youngstown defenders for the loose ball during the Kent State vs Youngstown game on Nov. 14, 2015. The Golden Flashes won 79-70 to take their home opener.

Injuries threaten basketball season

Zac Sommer February 1, 2016

After leaving midway through the first half of Friday’s game against Ohio University, x-rays confirm senior guard Xavier Pollard fractured his foot and will not be traveling to Central Michigan for Tuesday’s...

Flashes fall to Western Michigan

Eric Pitcher January 30, 2016

Despite a big win against Northern Illinois the other night, Kent State (4-13, 1-8 Mid-American Conference) dropped another game to the Western Michigan Broncos (13-8, 5-4 MAC). It was a poor performance...

Basketball snaps five-game win-streak against Ohio

Zac Sommer January 30, 2016

The Kent State University men’s basketball (15-6, 6-2 Mid-American Conference) snapped its five-game winning streak as the Flashes lost 72-61 to Ohio University (13-7, 4-4 MAC) Friday.“Tough night...

Richie Mulhall is a junior multimedia news major. Contact him at rmulhal1@kent.edu.

Will firing Blatt fix the Cavs?

Richie Mulhall January 24, 2016

It’s getting difficult to keep track of all the coaches being fired in Cleveland these days. I’m starting to think all my columns will revolve around coach firing.Three days ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers...

Women’s basketball continues to struggle in loss to Western Michigan

Kyle Samec January 14, 2016

Kent State (3-11, 0-4 Mid-American Conference) turnover troubles plagued the team once again Wednesday night as the Flashes surrendered the ball 21 times in a 73-53 loss to Western Michigan (10-6, 2-2...

Senior center Kahliq Spicer looks to pass the ball after gathering the offensive rebound during the first half of the Kent State vs Youngstown game on Nov. 14, 2015. The Golden Flashes won 79-70.

Khaliq Spicer: Shock-blocking menace on the court, fun-loving guy off

Kyle Samec December 9, 2015

Khaliq Spicer, or LiqLiq as his friends call him, blocks shots like an NBA superstar. Recording 53 last season, third most in Kent State history for a single season, coach Rob Senderoff thinks it’s just...

Redshirt freshman guard Tyra James goes for layup against CSU in the M.A.C. Center on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. The Flashes lost 60-49 to Cleveland State.

Lurken’s career night not enough

Ty Sugick December 9, 2015

Kent State's women's basketball team lost 68-60 Tuesday on the road to the Bradley Braves of Bradley University.The Flashes shot under 40 percent from the field the whole night. On top of that, the team...

Hall leads Flashes past Marist College

Stephen Means II November 21, 2015

Following two subpar games to start the season, Jimmy Hall broke out with an outstanding performance to lead the Kent State men's basketball team (2-1) over the Marist College Red Foxes (1-2), 79-72.“It’s...