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The Kent State men's basketball team celebrates their win with the cheering crowd on March 15, 2024.

Men’s basketball advances to third consecutive MAC championship game

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor March 16, 2024

For the third straight season, Kent State men’s basketball will compete in the Mid-American Conference Tournament Championship.  Guards Giovanni Santiago and Jalen Sullinger combined for 11 shots...

Center Cli’Ron Hornbeak attacks the basket on Saturday against Central Michigan.

Men’s basketball sends off seniors with a win

Matt Franos, Reporter March 3, 2024

Kent State men’s basketball team celebrated Senior Day with an overtime win over Central Michigan 79-73. “Great win on senior night, and we had a number of guys step up the way we needed to,”...

Akron guard Ali Ali attempts to drive by Kent State junior guard Jalen Sullinger early in the Zips' 77-71 win over the Golden Flashes on Jan. 19, 2023. Ali scored 23 points, tying the game high with teammate Enrique Freeman.

Men’s basketball first-half woes lead to rivalry loss

Matt Franos, Reporter January 20, 2024

After falling behind 17-4 in the first minutes of Friday’s game, the Kent State men’s basketball team could not complete the comeback, as Akron won 77-71.  “Give them a ton of credit,” coach...

The Kent State men’s basketball team link arms with 1.2 seconds left in the second half on Nov. 9, 2023.

Men’s basketball falls in thriller, ending home winning streak

Matt Franos, Reporter November 10, 2023

Kent State’s basketball team lost its 23-game home win streak Thursday after losing 113-108 to James Madison University in double overtime.  The last time the Flashes allowed 100 points in a game...

Kent State plays Malone in the first home game of the 2023 basketball season on Nov. 6, 2023.

Strong second half propels men’s basketball to victory

Matt Franos, Reporter November 7, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team opened the season with a 79-58 home win against Malone University on Monday.  “Our execution has to get better, attention to detail on some things need to get...

“We need to do better”: as men’s basketball falls to TSDTR

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 4, 2023

In last season's Mid-American Conference championship game, the Kent State men’s basketball team scored 55 points against Akron. Friday in Akron, the Flashes repeated themselves, losing  67-55 to...

Men’s basketball loses first wagon wheel matchup

Joshua Aponte, Reporter February 4, 2023

Kent State's men's basketball team dropped the first wagon wheel matchup of the season, losing 67-55 against Akron. The Zips ended the Flashes’ two game win streak, completing a wire-to-wire victory...

The Kent State men's basketball team rings the bell after securing a narrow victory against Central Michigan University on Jan. 31, 2023. The game ended with a final score of 81-69.

Home winning streak reaches 18 for men’s basketball

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 1, 2023

Kent State men's basketball team had won 17 consecutive games inside the M.A.C. Center. Tuesday, after trailing at the half for only the second time this season at home, the Flashes defeated Central...

Men’s basketball wins ninth-straight against Eastern Michigan

Jacob Shondel, Reporter January 18, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team opponents have scored 65 or fewer points 10 times this season. Tuesday, in Michigan, was no different when KSU defeated Eastern Michigan 77-63 for its ninth consecutive...

Power forward Miryne Thomas goes up for the And-1 in Kent State’s 94-68 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff state on Wednesday afternoon.

Men’s basketball remains unbeaten after quick turnaround this week

Jacob Shondel, Reporter November 16, 2022

This season, Kent State men’s basketball opponents have shot 40% or worse from the field. Wednesday at the M.A.C. Center was no different when the Flashes held Arkansas-Pine Bluff to 40% shooting. “I...

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...