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John Groce named new Akron basketball coach

Henry Palattella April 5, 2017

John Groce is no stranger to the Mid-American Conference. Groce spent four seasons serving as the coach at Ohio University where he compiled a record of 85-56 in four seasons with the Bobcats. His last...

Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall and senior guard Jon Fleming embrace after Hall fouled out against UCLA during the first-round of the NCAA Tournament in Sacramento, California on Friday, March 17, 2017. Kent State lost 97-80.

UCLA dashes Kent State’s NCAA hopes

Henry Palattella March 18, 2017

When Jimmy Hall picked up his fifth foul in the waning moments of Kent State’s NCAA Tournament battle against UCLA, he paused for a moment before walking towards the Kent State bench for the final time...

Kent State junior guard Desmond Ridenour and junior guard Kevin Zabo walk off the court after losing to UCLA, 97-80 during the first-round of the NCAA Tournament at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on Friday, March 17, 2017.

UCLA ends Kent State’s season in NCAA Tournament

Henry Palattella March 17, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team’s season came to an end Friday night at the hands of the boys from Westwood, as the UCLA Bruins beat Kent State 97-80 to knock the Flashes out of the NCAA Tournament.Both...

Kent State president Beverly Warren enters Fat City Bar and Cafe in Sacramento, California on Friday, March 17, 2017. The Kent State alumni and fan pregame party was held there.

KSU fans, alumni, gather at Sacramento bar ahead of game

Henry Palattella March 17, 2017

While Fat City Bar & Grille in Sacramento, California, may be 2,400 miles from the Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center in Kent, Ohio, the Kent State Alumni Association did its best to bring...

Novice fans still support basketball

Sarah Heber March 17, 2017

With Kent State men’s basketball team making it into the NCAA Tournament, fans are popping up all over campus — some for the first time.Students like Kaitlyn Bober, a freshman psychology major, said...

NCAA Tournament: Professors hype for Friday’s game

Addie Gall March 17, 2017

Some professors who give little attention to Kent State sports were drawn in by the hype of the men’s basketball team making it to the NCAA Tournament.“I normally don’t get into basketball too much,...

California-based alumni plan for March Madness festivities

Miranda Kiner March 17, 2017

Members of San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California Kent State Alumni chapters are preparing for the Flashes to take on the UCLA Bruins Friday night.Kyle Hughes, a 2011 Kent State graduate and a...

Redshirt senior forward Jimmy Hall, Jr. waits at the free throw line during the game against Wright State University on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2016.

Behind the Jersey: Jimmy Hall

Tanner Castora March 14, 2017

Editor’s note: Tanner Castora is a redshirt sophomore men’s basketball player and a journalism major. He provides insight and commentary as a student-athlete.  If you weren't sure what senior forward...

Kent State senior guard Deon Edwin celebrates after cutting down the net at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Kent State beat Akron in the MAC Championship game 70-65.

Perspectives: The road to a golden victory

Clint Datchuk March 14, 2017

Until this past week, the Kent State men's basketball team hadn't won a Mid-American Conference championship since nearly a decade ago when then-coach Jim Christian led the Flashes to a 28-7 record in...

Kent State sophomore guard Jalen Avery shoots a three point field goal during the first round of the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament at the M.A.C. Center on Monday, March 6, 2017. Kent State won 116-106 in overtime.

Flashes taking it one game at a time in MAC Tournament

Nick Buzzelli March 8, 2017

After Kent State’s eight point road win at the State University at Buffalo, Eric Haut, associate coach, questioned why the Flashes couldn’t be in the running for one of the top four seeds heading...

Central Michigan junior guard Marcus Keene bites his jersey while waiting to shake hands with Kent State after loosing in overtime 116-106 in the first round of the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament at the M.A.C. Center on Monday, March 6, 2017. Keene had a game high 41 points.

Avery’s overtime heroics power Flashes past Central Michigan in MAC Tournament

By: Nick Buzzelli March 6, 2017

After the final whistle sounded Monday night, Marcus Keene trotted back to his team’s bench, grabbed a collapsible chair and slowly twirled it above his head before assuming his position at the back...

Central Michigan junior guard Marcus Keene bites his jersey while waiting to shake hands with Kent State after loosing in overtime 116-106 in the first round of the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament at the M.A.C. Center on Monday, March 6, 2017. Keene had a game high 41 points.

Flashes contain Keene in win

Henry Palattella March 6, 2017

Kent State’s Monday night first round matchup against Central Michigan started much like the Flashes' Jan. 28 matchup with the Chippewas ended — with junior Marcus Keene taking over.Keene ended the...