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The Kent State Men’s basketball team celebrates winning the MAC Tournament Championship against UT March on 11, 2023.

‘We’re not done’: Men’s basketball headed to NCAA tournament

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 12, 2023

Last season, the Kent State men’s basketball team lost in the championship game of the Mid-American Conference tournament 75-55 to Akron.  Saturday, the Flashes (28-6) defeated top-seeded Toledo...

Men’s basketball secures MAC championship defeating Toledo

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 11, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team defeated Toledo 93-78 to win its seventh Mid-American Conference championship. This is coach Rob Senderoff’s second championship. The last MAC title for Kent...

Jalen Sullinger celebrates after landing a crucial 3-point-shot at the MAC Men's Basketball tournament semifinals March 10.

Men’s basketball defeats Akron advancing to MAC championship

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 11, 2023

Last season, the Kent State men’s basketball team lost 75-55 to Akron in the Mid-American Conference tournament championship. Friday, the Flashes defeated the Zips in the semifinals 79-73, advancing...

Men’s basketball advances to MAC championship after defeating TSDTR

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 10, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team defeated Akron 76-69 in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament.  The Flashes will now play No. 1 seed Toledo in the championship game.  Kent...

Women’s basketball eliminated from the MAC tournament in loss to Toledo

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 10, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball lost twice to Toledo in the regular season. Friday, in the semifinals the Flashes lost for a third time, scoring the lowest amount of points out of the three matchups.  Kent...

The women's basketball team takes the court at the MAC Tournament Semifinal game against UT March 10, 2023.

Women’s basketball season ends in MAC tournament semifinals

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 10, 2023

The Kent State Women's basketball team's season ended at the hands of the University of Toledo 68-58 Friday morning in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament. Toledo won all three...

Kent State redshirt senior Sincere Carry works around NIU sophomore Zarique Nutter as he crosses the court during the MAC Quarterfinals game against NIU March 8, 2023. Kent State would go on to win the game with a final score of 76-57.

Men’s basketball defeats Northern Illinois advancing to tournament semifinals

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 9, 2023

On Jan. 24, the Kent State men’s basketball team gave up a season-high 86 points to Northern Illinois.  Thursday, the Flashes (26-6) held the Huskies (13-19) to a season-low 18 points in the first...

Women’s basketball defeats Northern Illinois in MAC tournament opening match

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 8, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 75-68, advancing to the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament. With the win Wednesday afternoon, Kent...

Women’s basketball moves on to semifinals in MAC tournament

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 8, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team took game one of the quarterfinals against Northern Illinois 75-68 in the Mid-American Conference tournament. Big performances by senior guard Katie Shumate...

Third baseman Kyle Jackson starting off for the Kent State Golden Flashes into the game against Youngstown State University March 7, 2023.

Baseball scores 22 runs for sixth-straight win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 8, 2023

Kent State’s baseball team clinched its home-opening and sixth-straight wins Tuesday, scoring its most runs in a game since 2012. The Flashes (8-4) defeated Youngstown State (3-10) 22-1 in seven innings. Kent...

Kent State Golden Flashes tip off against Northern Illinois University on March 4, 2023.

Preview: Women’s basketball takes on Northern Illinois in MAC tournament

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 8, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team will play No. 5 seed Northern Illinois in the Mid-American Conference tournament quarterfinals Wednesday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.  Tip off will be 1:30...

The Kent State men's basketball team celebrates as the game enters its final seconds with the Flashes in the lead Feb. 28, 2023. The Flashes would win the game against Ohio University 82-75.

Men’s basketball overpowers Ohio in second half

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 1, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team relied on its second-half defense in a comeback win Tuesday night against Ohio. After allowing eight 3-pointers in the first half, Kent State limited the Bobcats...