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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 junior Dionna Gray, 21, dribbles the ball as Ball State Ball State senior Lachelle Austin, 11, tries to defend her during the second quarter of their semifinal game during the MAC Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Women’s basketball eliminated from MAC Tournament, falls to top-seeded Ball State

John Engoglia, Reporter March 15, 2025

The Kent State women’s basketball team’s season may be over after a crushing 70-53 loss to top-seeded Ball State in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals Friday.  After a strong...

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 sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, and junior Dionna Gray, 21, high five each other after Babbitt scores a three pointer in the second quarter of the game against Miami OH in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Women’s basketball advances to semifinals after knocking out Miami

John Engoglia, Reporter March 13, 2025

In the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Kent State women’s basketball team utilized a stingy and aggressive defensive effort to overcome Miami (OH) 68-61 Wednesday. Coming...

The Kent State women's basketball team celebrates winning the MAC Women's Basketball tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

‘We’ve been working for this’: Women’s basketball headed to NCAA Tournament

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 17, 2024

When the Kent State women’s basketball took the court Saturday, it had a chance to break a 22-year streak of frustration in the Mid-Amercian Conference Tournament championship game. The Flashes made...

Best since 2002: Women’s basketball secures MAC Championship

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor March 16, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team defeated Buffalo 78-60 to win its first Mid-American Conference Tournament since 2002. This is coach Todd Starkey’s first tournament championship at Kent State.  In...

Kent State Women's Basketball team celebrates with the crowd after winning against Ball State on March 15, 2024

Women’s basketball advances to first MAC Championship game since 2006

Emily Lowen, Reporter March 16, 2024

Kent State women’s basketball defeated Ball State 65-50 on Friday, advancing them to the championship game for the first time since 2006.  “We have 40 more minutes to play, and we have a big goal...

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...

From left, redshirt sophomore guard Julius Rollins, redshirt junior forward VonCameron Davis, junior center Cli'Ron Hornbeak and freshman forward Donovan Hunter celebrate their lead going into a late game timeout on March 14, 2024.

VonCameron Davis leads men’s basketball past top seed Toledo in MAC Tournament

Matt Franos, Reporter March 14, 2024

Kent State men's basketball pulled off the biggest upset possible in the 2024 Mid-American Conference Tournament. The No. 8 seed Flashes defeated No. 1 seed Toledo, 67-59. “What a great win for us,...