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Redshirt freshman guard Megan Carter drives to the basket against Fort Wayne Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 in the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes won 66-55.

Poole starts, shines against Wright State

Henry Palattella December 7, 2016

Kent State freshman guard Ali Poole made the most of her first start of her collegiate career Wednesday, scoring 19 points to help lead the Flashes (4-4) to a 79-69 road victory over Wright State University...

Kent State guard Larissa Lurken looks for an open pass to a teammate in Wednesday's game against Ohio University at the MAC Center. The Flashes lost 54-93. Jan. 20, 2016.

Kent State’s Lurken named MAC East Player of the Week

Henry Palattella November 29, 2016

Larissa Lurken put together a dominate performance over the extended Thanksgiving break—26 points per game over three games in the Florida Gulf Coast Showcase—earning her Mid-American Conference East...

Junior guard Larissa Lurken drives the ball toward the rim at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Kent State defeated Ball State, 59-50.

Nursing student by day, basketball player by night (copy)

Lauryn Rosinski April 24, 2016

On any given day of clinicals, Kent State senior nursing major Larissa Lurken puts on a pair of scrubs. Outside of her academics, though, she can be seen on the basketball court as part of the university's...

Junior guard Larissa Lurken drives the ball toward the rim at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Kent State defeated Ball State, 59-50.

Nursing student by day, basketball player by night

Lauryn Rosinski April 24, 2016

On any given day of clinicals, Kent State senior nursing major Larissa Lurken puts on a pair of scrubs. Outside of her academics, though, she can be seen on the basketball court as part of the university's...

Sophomore forward Jordan Korinek shoots a 2 point shot against the University of Toledo. Saturday February 6, 2016. Kent lost 64-67.

Women’s basketball loses season series to Akron

Eric Pitcher February 27, 2016

Part two of the women's basketball Wagon Wheel took place at Kent State. For the second time this year, the University of Akron (15-12, 9-7 Mid American Conference) took down Kent State (5-21, 2-14 MAC),...

Sophomore forward Jordan Korinek shoots a layup in the game against Northern Illinois University on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2015. The Flashes won 95-85.

Women’s basketball fall short on the road

Eric Pitcher February 3, 2016

It came down to the wire in Oxford, as Miami (OH) (10-11, 4-6 Mid-American Conference) were able to outlast the nonstop pressure from the Flashes (4-17, 1-10 MAC) to prevail, 55-52.It was a defensive battle...

Freshman guard Tyra James passes the ball to sophomore guard Naddiyah Cross in a game against Northern Illinios on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. The Flashes won 95-85.

Lurken scores career high in historic win over Northern Illinois

Eric Pitcher January 27, 2016

Despite the late surge from Northern Illinois University (8-11, 1-7 Mid American Conference) the Kent State women's basketball team (4-14, 1-7 MAC) snapped their 10-game losing streak in historic fashion....

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...

Sophomore gaurd Naddiyah Cross protects the ball from a player on Colgate University's team during the women's basketball game at the MACC. The Flashes won the game 76-71. Nov. 15, 2015.

Women’s basketball knocks off Colgate

Ty Sugick November 15, 2015

Coach Danielle O’Banion and the Flashes start the season on a positive note as they took down Colgate 76-71 on Sunday afternoon.In the first half, the Flashes shot under 30 percent from the field as...

Senior center CiCi Shannon tries to pass the ball through heavy Miami defensive coverage in the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2015. The flashes were only down by 6 at the half, but fell flat the second half to fall to Redhawks 69-53, dropping their record to 3-19.

Women’s basketball drops last-second heartbreaker

Quentin Smith February 25, 2015

Box ScoreThe Kent State women’s basketball team went toe-to-toe with in-state rival Akron on Wednesday night. The game was even all night as both teams took turns making scoring runs.But a late shift...

Sophomore guard Larissa Lurken goes up for a shot during Kent State's 68-49 loss against Youngstown State inside the M.A.C. Center on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014.

Women’s basketball dominated by Duquesne, 86-60

Ben Orner December 4, 2014

Kent State women’s hoops dropped its third straight game Wednesday afternoon after being dominated by Duquesne, 86-60 and falling to 1-6 on the season.Kent State sophomore forward Krista White scored...

Kent State guard Ashley Evans deflects Walsh University’s Jalynn Graham during the Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 game in the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes lost the exhibition game 80-89.

KSU women’s basketball links experience with new talent

Ben Orner November 5, 2014

A new season of college hoops is finally here, and the Kent State women’s basketball team couldn’t bemore ready.“This team has been very clear that they are determined to make this season our best...