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Freshman guard Mitch Peterson shoots the layup after gathering the offensive rebound against Grambling State University on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State won, 86-57.

Kent State rolls to second consecutive lopsided win

Nick Buzzelli December 7, 2016

With Kent State holding a 17-point advantage early in the second half against Niagara University, senior Jimmy Hall was charged with a foul, his third of the game, while battling for a loose ball on the...

Kent State President Beverly Warren stands with the men's basketball team and members of the audience during the national anthem as a statement of unity in the face of political turmoil on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.

Kent State men’s basketball, fans stand in solidarity during national anthem

Nick Buzzelli November 16, 2016

Rob Senderoff on national anthem display of unity from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Shortly before tipoff of Kent State’s home opener against Mississippi Valley State University Wednesday night, members of...

Freshman guard Mitch Peterson of the Kent State men's basketball team jumps through the Mississippi Valley State University defense on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

Hall, Kent State demolish Delta Devils in home opener

Nick Buzzelli November 16, 2016

Heading into the final media timeout of the first half of Wednesday’s home opener, Kent State held a 1-point lead over visiting Mississippi Valley State University.Earlier in the game, the Flashes had...

Redshirt junior Kellon Thomas drives to the basket during the second half against Bowling Green on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the MAC Center. Kent State won on Senior Night, 70-54.

Kellon Thomas leaving Kent State basketball

Zac Sommer April 6, 2016

Redshirt junior guard Kellon Thomas plans to transfer out of Kent State  for his last year of eligibility following graduation this summer, according to the Record Courier."Kellon is a terrific young...

Senior center Khaliq Spicer fights for position against University of Akron’s sophomore forward Kwan Cheatham at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, March 4, 2016.

Men’s basketball looks for redemption next season

Zac Sommer March 15, 2016

The Kent State men’s basketball team looked like they were going to have a promising year after the Flashes finished non-conference play 9-4 and started out with a 6-1 record in the Mid-American Conference “I...

Junior forward Khaliq Spicer dunks the ball during the first half of the MAC Tournament game against the University of Akron on Thursday, March 12, 2015.

Spicer wins Defensive Player of the Year

Zach Harley March 9, 2016

Despite a first-round exit in the Mid-American Conference tournament, two Flashes on the Kent State men's basketball team stood alone this week as the MAC honors were awarded.Redshirt junior Jimmy Hall...

Senior center Khaliq Spicer fights for position against University of Akron’s sophomore forward Kwan Cheatham at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, March 4, 2016.

Men’s basketball starts MAC journey at home

Dan Armelli March 6, 2016

The Kent State men’s basketball team will begin their road to Cleveland, Ohio, against Bowling Green State University.The fifth-seeded Flashes will battle the 12th-seeded Falcons for the rights to play...

Redshirt junior forward Jimmy Hall throws down a dunk in the MACC Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. The Flashes beat Western Michigan University 85-78 in overtime.

Basketball tops WMU in overtime

Zac Sommer February 16, 2016

After leading by as many as 12 points in the second half, the Kent State men’s basketball team (17-9, 8-5 Mid-American Conference) found themselves heading to overtime against Western Michigan University...

Kent State redshirt junior Jimmy Hall gathers for the layup against Eastern Michigan defenders on Jan. 26, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center. The Flashes won 73-58.

Basketball remains top of conference

Zac Sommer January 26, 2016

The Kent State men’s basketball team (15-5,6-1 Mid-American Conference) has won its last five games following a 73-58 win over Eastern Michigan University (10-10,2-5 MAC) Tuesday night.“Good win for...

Redshirt Junior Jimmy Hall puts up the hook shot during the second half of the Golden Flashes win over the Bobcats on Jan. 16, 2016. Hall had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds to help Kent State to an 89-82 victory.

Flashes use second half run in win over Ohio

Stephen Means II January 18, 2016

Kent State's men's basketball team (12-5, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) outpaced Ohio University (0-6, 1-3 MAC) in the second half during its 89-82 win over the Bobcats.After a tight-knit, back-and-forth...

Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff reacts as Jimmy Hall makes a basket during the first half of the MAC Tournament game against the University of Akron on Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Quicken Loans Arena. The Flashes fell to the Zips, 53-51.

Men’s basketball coach talks strategy for season improvements

Stephen Means II December 4, 2015

Kent State’s record early this season is a mirror image of its play on the court as far as head coach Rob Senderoff is concerned. After five games, the team is 3-2 and has shown flashes of just how good...

Men’s basketball team falls short on the road

Stephen Means II November 29, 2015

The individual efforts of redshirt junior forward Jimmy Hall and redshirt senior guard Xavier Pollard were not enough as Kent State men's basketball (3-2) fell to Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) opponent...