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Kent State's men's basketball team huddles together during the 2nd half of the game against NIU on Feb. 17, 2024.

RECAP: Looking back: What did the men’s basketball preseason poll get right?

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 20, 2024

As the college basketball regular season winds down, now is a good time to look at the Mid-American Conference standings and see if they align with the coaches' preseason predictions.  No. 1 Akron Zips...

Kent State sophomore Josh Boggan wins his wrestling match on Feb. 16, 2024.

Too little too late: Wrestling can’t find comeback despite heavyweights’ late spark

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 18, 2024

Six matches into the Kent State wresting team's competition Friday, the team was down 22-3 to Central Michigan with four matches to go. The team (5-15, 1-6) took three of the meet's final matches,...

Sophomore guard Dionna Gray fights for a basket during the game against ODU on Feb. 10, 2024.

Fourth-quarter onslaught guides women’s basketball past Central Michigan

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 18, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team had an off week after losing to Old Dominion 82-76 on Feb. 10. Many players have been out with injuries, and the Flashes have had different starting lineups and...

Kent State men's basketball heads for the victory bell after they beat Northern Illinois University at home 85 to 47 on Feb. 17, 2024.

Men’s basketball puts the leash on visiting Huskies

Matt Franos, Reporter February 17, 2024

After a week of rest, the Kent State men’s basketball team returned to action by dominating Northern Illinois, 85-47. “Great win for us, certainly we needed it,” coach Rob Senderoff said. “It...

Kent State freshman Adan Benavidez pins Ohio University freshman Bryce Skinner during the meet on Feb. 10, 2024.

‘Our goal is to continue to get better and continue to fight’: Wrestling falls to Ohio in ‘Grudge Match’ after hot start

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 12, 2024

The Kent State wrestling team returned home to the M.A.C. Center and fell to the Ohio University Bobcats 34-15 on Friday. “We have a really young team,” coach Jim Andrassy said. “We’ve never...

The women's basketball team huddles during the game Wednesday night against the Western Michigan Broncos on Feb. 7, 2024.

Jenna Batsch’s career-high 25 points leads women’s basketball past visiting Western Michigan

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 8, 2024

On Jan. 31, junior forward Jenna Batsch scored her second-fewest points of the season when the Kent State women’s basketball team lost to conference-leading Ball State 57-46. Wednesday, at the M.A.C....

Kent State forward Jenna Batsch heads towards the basket in the game against Western Michigan Broncos on Feb. 7, 2024.

Women’s basketball rolls to victory behind Jenna Batsch’s career-high 25 points

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor February 8, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team defeated Western Michigan 70-57 Wednesday night at the M.A.C. Center behind junior forward Jenna Batsch’s career-high 25 points.  After starting the game,...

Junior Jenna Batsch going for the layup against Eastern Michigan University during the women's basketball game on Jan. 24, 2024.

Women’s basketball heading into the final stretch

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 8, 2024

So far this season, the Kent State women’s basketball team is 13-6 overall and 8-2 in the Mid-American Conference.  Coming into the season, the Flashes were projected to finish third in the MAC in...

Chris Payton Jr. lands a dunk late in the game against Western Michigan on Feb. 6, 2024.

Men’s basketball takes back home-court advantage

Matt Franos, Reporter February 7, 2024

Kent State men’s basketball team had lost four home games in a row before beating Western Michigan 63-61 in the M.A.C. Center. “It's great to get a win here; we've played really well on the road...

The Kent State women's basketball team forms a huddle after securing a victory over Akron during the wagon wheel game Feb. 18, 2023.

Women’s basketball game against Central Michigan canceled

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 2, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball game scheduled for Saturday against Central Michigan has been canceled and will not be rescheduled.  CMU does not have enough available student-athletes, and per...

Kent State Golden Flashes huddle during the women's basketball game against Eastern Michigan on Jan. 24, 2024.

MAC leader ends three-game winning streak for women’s basketball

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 1, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team traveled to Muncie, Indiana, taking on Mid-American Conference leader Ball State. After implementing its first change in the starting lineup due to injury, KSU...

Redshirt sophomore Julius Rollins and freshman Jalen Sullinger high-five after a play during the game against Miami University on Jan. 30, 2024.

Men’s basketball drops fourth consecutive home game

Matt Franos, Reporter January 31, 2024

Kent State men’s basketball team has not allowed Miami (OH) to win inside the M.A.C. Center since 2014.   The six-game home winning streak ended Tuesday when the RedHawks defeated KSU 71-67. “We...