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Kent men's basketball head coach Rob Senderoff watches the game against OU from the bench, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

‘I don’t think I ever wanted to leave’: Men’s basketball coach explains his decision to sign six-year extension

John Hilber, Sports Editor March 31, 2025

Kent State men’s basketball coach Rob Senderoff had an eventful five-day stretch at the end of March. On Sunday, March 23, the six-seeded Flashes knocked off the second-seeded Stanford Cardinal in...

Kent men's basketball head coach Rob Senderoff watches the game against OU from the bench, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Rob Senderoff re-signs with Kent State for men’s basketball, putting departure rumors to bed

John Hilber, Sports Edtior March 28, 2025

Editor's note: This story was updated with comments from Randale Richard, director of athletics, and the details of Rob Senderoff's contract. The longest-tenured and winningest coach in Kent State...

Edinboro's Jack Kilner tries to pull out Blake Schaffer's leg for a takedown during their Mid-American Conference quarterfinal match on March 8, 2024.

Wrestling had top-four finish in MAC Championships, finishes 11th

John Hilber, Sports Edtior March 10, 2025

The Kent State wrestling team took to the mats in New Jersey for the Mid-American Conference Championships, which took place from Friday to Saturday. The championships kicked off after a 1-15 regular...

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.

Regular season ends with comeback win for men’s basketball, MAC Tournament up next

John Hilber, Sports Editor March 8, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team went into halftime of its senior night against Eastern Michigan down five points. The Flashes then embarked on a second half in its last game of the regular season...

Kent sophomore Cian Medley, 11, tries to escape a block by Akron junior Tavari Johnson, 5, as he tries to get the ball during the first half of their game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Men’s basketball endures drawn-out duel, hits 20-win mark by one point margin

John Hilber, Sports Editor March 5, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team took to the road one last time in the 2024-25 regular season to take on the Western Michigan Broncos Tuesday night. KSU, which came into the game with a 19-10...

Kent senior Cli'Ron Hornbeak, 42, and redshirt sophomore Jamal Sumlin, 4, ring the victory bell at the end of their win against Toledo, Tuesday Feb. 25, 2025.

Men’s basketball cracks 100-point mark, clinches spot in MAC Tournament as Rockets melt down

John Hilber, Sports Edtior February 26, 2025

Against Toledo, the Kent State men’s basketball team turned in its most complete game in Mid-American Conference play at home Tuesday. The game featured the Flashes’ best offensive production in...

Kent sophomore Cian Medley, 11, talks to his teammates between plays during the game against OU, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Men’s basketball hit with crushing blow in overtime loss to Miami

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 22, 2025

With just over two minutes remaining in game with major implications on the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Kent State men’s basketball team had the six-point edge over the Miami (OH) University...

Junior Blake Schaffer throws down Edinboro's Jack Kilner during their quarterfinal match at the Mid-American Conference Championship at Kent State on March 8, 2024.

Wrestling posts program-worst regular season record after 13th straight loss

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 21, 2025

The Kent State wrestling team was winning on Cleveland State’s mats after seven of the 10 matches were complete. Going into the 184-pounder matchup, KSU was beating the Vikings 15-12, and the team...

Kent men's basketball head coach Rob Senderoff watches the game against OU from the bench, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

February continues to be good month for men’s basketball, winning streak at five games after BGSU

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team took its season-high four-game winning streak into Bowling Green and extended it after a high-octane first half. On Tuesday, the 91-84 victory extended the winning...

Wrestling head coach Jim Andrassy speaks with the referee during the wrestling meet on Feb. 22, 2024.

Wrestling unable to score a point on the road, drops 12th straight match

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 14, 2025

In a season full of losses, the Kent State wrestling team experienced a different kind of defeat Thursday night at Central Michigan’s place. The Flashes did not win a single match in the dual meet,...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger, 13, dribbles the ball down the court as Arkansas redshirt sophomore Terrance Ford Jr. tries to block him in the second half of their game on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Men’s basketball keeps streak going with efficient win over Central Michigan

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

It had been over three months since the Kent State men’s basketball team scored 90 or more points in a game. It last happened Nov. 8 in a 98-53 victory over Miami-Hamilton.  The drought was broken,...

Edinboro's Jack Kilner tries to pull out Blake Schaffer's leg for a takedown during their Mid-American Conference quarterfinal match on March 8, 2024.

Season continues to trend downward as wrestling gets beat on the road

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 9, 2025

For the sixth time in seven contests, the Kent State wrestling team was defeated by the Ohio Bobcats when the teams took to the mats against each other. For the sixth time this season, KSU has lost...