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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...

Grad student, Chris Payton Jr., goes in for the dunk in the game against Cleveland State on Dec. 9, 2023.

Payton Jr.’s career day leads men’s basketball past visiting Cleveland State

Matt Franos, Reporter December 10, 2023

Graduate student forward Chris Payton Jr. scored 18 points and snagged a career-high 20 rebounds to lead Kent State men's basketball to an 83-77 win over Cleveland State on Saturday.  “Before every...

Kent State redshirt senior Sincere Carry works around NIU sophomore Zarique Nutter as he crosses the court during the MAC Quarterfinals game against NIU March 8, 2023. Kent State would go on to win the game with a final score of 76-57.

Men’s basketball defeats Northern Illinois advancing to tournament semifinals

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 9, 2023

On Jan. 24, the Kent State men’s basketball team gave up a season-high 86 points to Northern Illinois.  Thursday, the Flashes (26-6) held the Huskies (13-19) to a season-low 18 points in the first...

Men’s basketball advances to semifinals in MAC tournament

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 9, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team defeated Northern Illinois 76-57 in the Mid-American Conference tournament. Redshirt senior guard Malique Jacobs led all players with 19 points, redshirt senior...

Defense shines as men’s basketball records 20th win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 11, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team leads the Mid-American Conference in turnovers, forcing 11.3 turnovers per game. Friday, when the Flashes traveled to Buffalo, they forced 21 turnovers and defeated...

Kent State players dive for Bowling Green senior Gabe O'Neal to gain possession of the ball during the game on Feb. 7, 2023.

Strong second half propels men’s basketball against Bowling Green

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 8, 2023

Coming into the game, the Kent State men’s basketball team was 2-1 when playing after a loss. Tuesday, in the M.A.C. center, the Flashes scored their fourth most points this season when they defeated...

Men’s basketball battles back and forth with nation’s No. 2 team

Jacob Shondel, Reporter November 27, 2022

Kent State's men’s basketball team had allowed 60 points per game going into Saturday's contest with No. 2 Houston. The Cougars averaged 79 points in their previous five games of the season. The...

Kent State redshirt sophomore VonCameron Davis leaps into a shot at the basket during the game against Portland University on Nov. 14, 2022.

Best start in three seasons: Men’s basketball is 3-0 after silencing Portland’s offense

Jacob Shondel, Reporter November 15, 2022

Led by its defense again, the Kent State men's basketball team earned its third consecutive early-season win. “It started in the first half on the defensive side of the ball tonight,” coach Rob...

Lopsided scoreboard win: But men’s basketball still ‘needs to be better’ for a good season

Jacob Shondel, Reporter November 11, 2022

Kent State men’s basketball team led for 35:02 against Balwin Wallace, but coach Rob Senderoff still said his team needs to play better. Baldwin Wallace, a Division III team, had 28 rebounds to KSU’s...

Second-half surge: Men’s basketball dominates defensively in successful season opener

Jacob Shondel, Reporter November 8, 2022

Shooting 54.2% from the field, the Kent State men’s basketball team defeated Northern Kentucky 79-57 in its season opener Monday. “We played a really good second half, and our defense was great all...

Kent State redshirt junior Malique Jacobs leaps into a layup during the game on March 3, 2022.

Four men’s basketball players receive disciplinary action following explicit video

Jacob Hansen, Reporter March 12, 2022

Four Kent State men’s basketball players have received disciplinary action by the Mid-American Conference after an explicit video was posted after the Flashes’ semifinal win over Ohio Friday night.  The...

Redshirt senior forward Tervell Beck (14) fights to hit the ball into the net during the men's basketball game against Oberlin College on Nov. 16, 2021.

Men’s basketball start home schedule with commanding victory over Oberlin College

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor Ian Herrmann TV2 Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

The Kent State men’s basketball team extended its home-opener win streak in dominant fashion, beating Oberlin College 84-38 to make it 16 straight. It was KSU’s first home game in front of a crowd...