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Redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry makes a move to the basket during the Kent State men's basketball team's loss to Buffalo in Buffalo, New York on Friday, Jan. 21. 

Dominant first half leads to men’s basketball’s third straight win

Jacob Hansen Reporter February 2, 2022

Kent State’s basketball team continues its powerful offensive performances for the team’s fifth win in the last six games, winning 78-65 over Miami University. The Flashes improved to 12-9 on the...

Redshirt junior guard Sincere Carry defends against a Bowling Green player during the Kent State men's basketball team's game against the Falcons on Saturday, Jan. 29 in Bowling Green, Ohio. 

Men’s basketball unloads for 91 points in second-straight win

Jacob Hansen Reporter January 30, 2022

Kent's State's basketball team's offense made the difference this time in a 91-83 victory over Bowling Green.Kent State improves to 11-9 on the year and 6-4 in the Mid-American Conference. KSU is in fourth...

Graduate student Andrew Garcia (4) goes in for a layup during the men's basketball game on Jan. 25, 2022 against Western Michigan University. Kent State beat Western Michigan 75-64.

Kent State controls the tempo in a victory over Western Michigan

Jacob Hansen Reporter January 26, 2022

The Kent State men's basketball team controlled the pace in a 75-64 victory over Western Michigan. The Flashes get back to a winning record of 10-9 and in the Mid-American Conference at 5-4.KSU is in...

Giovanni Santiago (Guard), 11, shoots a foul shot against the Towson Tigers on Monday, Dec. 6 at Kent State. Photo by Morgan McGrath.

Poor shooting and early deficit leads to men’s basketball first home loss of the season

Jacob Hansen Reporter December 7, 2021

Shooting just 28 percent, Kent State’s basketball team’s offense struggled to find its rhythm, falling to Towson 73-58.“You are not going to win very many games 28 percent from the field,” coach...

Redshirt senior forward Justyn Hamilton (21) goes for a slam dunk during the men's basketball game against Point Park University on Nov. 30, 2021. Kent State beat Point Park 107-41.

Senderoff wins 200th game in commanding fashion

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor December 1, 2021

Kent State men’s basketball coach Rob Senderoff’s 200th win as a Flash was one of his most dominant. KSU routed Point Park University 107-41 Tuesday to give Senderoff the milestone. “We’re very...

Freshman guard Jalen Sullinger moves the ball down the court in the Kent State men's basketball win over George Washington University in the Naples Invitational in Naples, Florida. 

Men’s basketball wins second straight close game, advances to Naples Invitational championship

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 23, 2021

It’s not often that a basketball team gets to play for a championship in November.But that’s exactly what the Kent State men’s basketball team will do Wednesday after it beat George Washington 77-69...

Redshirt sophomore guard Giovanni Santiago plays during the Naples Invitational against James Madison on Monday, Nov. 22 in Naples, Florida. 

Men’s basketball survives late surge to win first game of Naples Invitational

Jacob Hansen Reporter November 22, 2021

Kent State’s basketball team commanded the first half, but the game ended up coming down to the last seconds in a 74-69 victory.Kent State improves to 2-1 on season after its win against James Madison...

Redshirt senior forward Tervell Beck (14) fights to hit the ball into the net during the men's basketball game against Oberlin College on Nov. 16, 2021.

Men’s basketball start home schedule with commanding victory over Oberlin College

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor Ian Herrmann TV2 Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

The Kent State men’s basketball team extended its home-opener win streak in dominant fashion, beating Oberlin College 84-38 to make it 16 straight. It was KSU’s first home game in front of a crowd...

Freshman Giovanni Santiago [11] makes a layup to give Kent State a 65-50 against Bowling Green on Mar. 3, 2020. Santiago scored six points on 3-for-3 shooting in 23 minutes. Kent State won 83-69. 

2021-22 men’s basketball team to be a top team in the MAC

Jimmy Oswald Sports Editor November 11, 2021

The Kent State men’s basketball team did not end its season the way it wanted to.The Flashes were dominated by Buffalo in their last regular season game, before getting bounced in the first round of...

Kent State’s fashion school ranks top 10 in U.S.

Kayla Polansky Reporter October 20, 2021

Kent State’s School of Fashion Design and Merchandising programs ranked top 10 in the U.S. on Fashion-Schools.org.The fashion design program ranked No.1 in the Midwest while also ranking No. 8 in the...

Men’s basketball loses at Buffalo, enters MAC tournament as the four seed

Owen MacMillan Sports Editor March 5, 2021

In a battle for the two seed in next week’s Mid-American Conference tournament, Kent State men’s basketball played hard but could not keep up with the University at Buffalo’s rapid offense.Kent State...

Men’s basketball dominates Miami thanks to trio of senior forwards

Owen MacMillan Sports Editor February 27, 2021

The big men of the Kent State men’s basketball team proved dominant against the University of Miami today, as the Flashes won 64-51.Kent State (15-6, 12-5 Mid-American Conference) controlled the paint...