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Kent State traded blows with Akron before falling short in the wagon wheel contest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. With this loss, Kent State drops to a fourth place tie in the conference rankings.

Men’s basketball season ends in road loss of NIT quarterfinals

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 27, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team was unable to win its third straight game as road underdogs, falling to the Loyola-University Chicago Ramblers (25-11) by a score of 72-62 in the National Invitation...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger,13, holds the ball as he makes a call as Akron senior Shammah Scott defends him during the first half of their game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Men’s basketball pulls Power Four conference upset, continues NIT run to Chicago

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 25, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team put out another impressive performance, earning itself a 77-75 road victory over the Stanford Cardinal (21-14) of the Atlantic Coast Conference and a spot in the...

Men’s basketball kicks off NIT with huge first round road win

Men’s basketball kicks off NIT with huge first round road win

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 19, 2025

After a disappointing defeat in the Mid-American Conference tournament semifinals, the Kent State men’s basketball team was still given an invite to the National Invitation Tournament, where they played...

Kent junior Delrecco Gillespie, 23, gets pumped after a call on Miami OH is called during the first half of their semifinal game during the MAC Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Men’s basketball eliminated, fails to reach MAC Championship for first time since 2021

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 16, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team was unable to overcome a 35.9% shooting performance, losing to Miami (OH) (25-8, 14-4), 72-64 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals Friday. “I’m...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger, 13, holds the ball as Western Michigan junior JaVaughn Hannah tries to block him during their the second half of their quarterfinal game in the MAC Tournament on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Men’s basketball lets Miami get the best of it again, won’t play in March Madness after MAC Tournament loss

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 14, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team fell short of reaching the Mid-American Conference championship game for the first time in four years after falling to Miami (25-8, 14-4) 72-64. The game started...

Kent sophomore Cian Medley, 11, tries to go up for a layup as Western Michigan junior Chansey Willis Jr., 2,  blocks the shot during the second half of their quarterfinal game in the MAC Tournament on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Men’s basketball wins fourth straight MAC tournament quarterfinal

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 14, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team advanced to the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals with its win over the Western Michigan Broncos (12-20, 9-9) Thursday. The win also secured a 2-1...

Kent State traded blows with Akron before falling short in the wagon wheel contest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. With this loss, Kent State drops to a fourth place tie in the conference rankings.

Men’s basketball survives Broncos’ comeback attempt to advance to MAC Tournament semifinals

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 13, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team began its quest for a Mid-American Conference championship with a quarterfinal matchup against the Western Michigan Broncos (12-19, 9-9). After a slow start, the...

Kent State's lacrosse team celebrates their second goal scored by junior Emily Bond in the third quarter of the game against Cincinnati on Feb. 23, 2025.

Losing streak hits three games for lacrosse, team falls to 2-4

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 4, 2025

After losing to Cincinnati at home Feb. 23, the Kent State lacrosse team suffered another pair of losses, dropping its record to 2-4 amid a three-game losing streak.  The Flashes played at Bucknell...

Kent State's lacrosse team celebrates their second goal scored by junior Emily Bond in the third quarter of the game against Cincinnati on Feb. 23, 2025.

Lacrosse hits the road after splitting weekend homestand

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 25, 2025

After alternating wins and losses through the first four games of the season, the Kent State women’s lacrosse team will once again look to pull themselves to above .500 when it takes on Bucknell Wednesday.  The...

Why Ryan Day is owed an apology after Ohio State's National Championship win

Why Ryan Day is owed an apology after Ohio State’s National Championship win

Demetri Manousos, Reporter January 25, 2025

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has been criticized since a week two loss against Oregon back in 2021. Things did not get any better for him when Ohio State lost to Michigan for the first time in a...

Here is The Kent Stater sports department's predictions for the NFL Playoffs

Here is The Kent Stater sports department’s predictions for the NFL Playoffs

The Kent Stater Sports Department January 11, 2025

If there’s one thing this season of NFL Football hasn’t been, it’s predictable.  Teams like the Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers have catapulted themselves from...

Who did the football team sign on National Signing Day?

Who did the football team sign on National Signing Day?

Demetri Manousos, Reporter December 4, 2024

Year three of the Kenni Burns era has begun with 23 commits and 156.15 points, which is good enough for fourth in the Mid-American Conference, according to 247Sports. The average point value for each recruit...