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Kent senior Cli'Ron Hornbeak, 42, goes up for the layup as Akron senior James Okonkwo, 32, tries to block in the first half of their match on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Akron completes regular season sweep of men’s basketball

Anthony Leonardi, Sports Content Manager March 1, 2025

Akron rolled through the second wagon wheel game of the men’s basketball season with a sweep following their 77-72 win in the rubber city against Kent State. The Golden Flashes came out strong, playing...

Kent senior Cli'Ron Hornbeak, 42, and redshirt sophomore Jamal Sumlin, 4, ring the victory bell at the end of their win against Toledo, Tuesday Feb. 25, 2025.

Men’s basketball cracks 100-point mark, clinches spot in MAC Tournament as Rockets melt down

John Hilber, Sports Edtior February 26, 2025

Against Toledo, the Kent State men’s basketball team turned in its most complete game in Mid-American Conference play at home Tuesday. The game featured the Flashes’ best offensive production in...

Kent sophomore Cian Medley, 11, talks to his teammates between plays during the game against OU, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Men’s basketball hit with crushing blow in overtime loss to Miami

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 22, 2025

With just over two minutes remaining in game with major implications on the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Kent State men’s basketball team had the six-point edge over the Miami (OH) University...

Kent men's basketball head coach Rob Senderoff watches the game against OU from the bench, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

February continues to be good month for men’s basketball, winning streak at five games after BGSU

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team took its season-high four-game winning streak into Bowling Green and extended it after a high-octane first half. On Tuesday, the 91-84 victory extended the winning...

Kent redshirt senior VonCameron Davis, 1, attempts a layup during the first half of the game against OU on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Men’s basketball tops Bobcats to wins fourth straight

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 15, 2025

With 22 seconds on the clock, senior center Cli’Ron Hornbeak stole the ball and slammed it home on the other end, giving the Kent State men’s basketball team a four-point lead, and it held on to win...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger, 13, dribbles the ball down the court as Arkansas redshirt sophomore Terrance Ford Jr. tries to block him in the second half of their game on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

Men’s basketball keeps streak going with efficient win over Central Michigan

John Hilber, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

It had been over three months since the Kent State men’s basketball team scored 90 or more points in a game. It last happened Nov. 8 in a 98-53 victory over Miami-Hamilton.  The drought was broken,...

Kent junior Delrecco Gillespie, 23, rings the victory bell after their win against Arkansas on Saturday, Feb 8. 2025.

Non-conference thriller: Men’s basketball defeats Sun Belt’s top team

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 9, 2025

In the Kent State Men's Basketball team’s final game against a non-conference opponent, it came out with a clutch 76-75 win over the Sun Belt Conference-leading Arkansas State Red Wolves at home. “Really...

Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger dribbles the ball down the court in their match against Akron University on Jan. 31, 2025.

‘We’re going to keep fighting’: Men’s basketball remains optimistic after Akron loss

Andrew Gold, Reporter February 2, 2025

In a M.A.C. Center filled with fans in gold shirts anticipating the first rivalry game between the Kent State men’s basketball team and the Akron Zips, KSU fans left after a disappointing 85-71 loss...

Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger, 13, shoots a three-pointer while Miami OH University sophomore guard Mekhi Cooper attempts to block him in their match on Jan. 18, 2025.

Conference-leading Akron too much for men’s basketball at home

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 31, 2025

The first of the two rivalry games between the Kent State men’s basketball team and the Akron Zips saw Akron come into Kent and get an 85-71 win at the M.A.C. Center. Akron had the ball moving all...

Kent State University senior forward VonCameron Davis goes up for the layup as Miami (OH) University sophomore wing Eian Elmer tries to block the shot in their game on Jan 18, 2025.

Men’s basketball takes early control, bounces back in home win

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 30, 2025

Senior forward VonCameron Davis tallied his third 20-plus-point game of the month, and sophomore guard Cian Medley had a 12 point and 10 assist double-double in the Kent State men’s basketball team’s...

Kent State University senior guard Jalen Sullinger, 13, shoots a three-pointer while Miami OH University sophomore guard Mekhi Cooper attempts to block him in their match on Jan. 18, 2025.

Men’s basketball falls short at buzzer, drops another conference game

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 26, 2025

In a game that saw the Kent State men’s basketball team outrebound the Ohio Bobcats 46-28, it also saw the Flashes fall two points short of the victory 61-59 Friday. The Flashes missed 11 key foul...

Kent State Men's Basketball Team huddles up after a play in their game against Miami OH University on Jan. 18, 2025.

Bouncing back: Men’s basketball never trails, soars past Toledo

Andrew Gold, Reporter January 22, 2025

Just one game after sophomore guard Cian Medley matched his career-high with 15 points against Miami (OH), he scored a new career-best 22 points and led the Kent State men’s basketball team to an 83-64...

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