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Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff gives enthusiastic direction to the players on the court during the game against Portland University.

Basketball’s Senderoff inks extension – Jacobs declares for NBA draft

Jacob Shondel, Reporter April 5, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball announced Wednesday that coach Rob Senderoff agreed to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.  Senderoff has been a part of the basketball program for 15 seasons...

Kent Sate Seniors Miryne Thomas and Sincere Carry observe the gifts they received at their senior night game on March 3, 2023.

Basketball’s Sincere Carry and Miryne Thomas declare for NBA draft

Jacob Shondel, Reporter April 3, 2023

After leading the Kent State men’s basketball team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2017, redshirt seniors Sincere Carry and Miyrne Thomas declared for the NBA draft.  Carry came to...

Sincere Carry (center right) attempts to get a 2-point-shot past three Indiana defenders at Kent State's March Madness matchup against Indiana Mar. 17.

‘We weren’t at our best’: Men’s basketball season ends with loss to Indiana

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 18, 2023

All season Kent State men’s basketball team has found success in creating turnovers and scoring points off of them.  The Flashes (28-7) came into Friday's first round of the NCAA Tournament, averaging...

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...

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...

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...

Men’s basketball advances to semifinals in MAC tournament

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 9, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team defeated Northern Illinois 76-57 in the Mid-American Conference tournament. Redshirt senior guard Malique Jacobs led all players with 19 points, redshirt senior...

Strong first half pushes men’s basketball past Western Michigan

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 15, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team is ranked first in points allowed (63.9) in the Mid-American Conference. Tuesday, when the Flashes traveled to Michigan, allowed a season-low 58 points against conference...

Defense shines as men’s basketball records 20th win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 11, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team leads the Mid-American Conference in turnovers, forcing 11.3 turnovers per game. Friday, when the Flashes traveled to Buffalo, they forced 21 turnovers and defeated...

Men’s basketball wins ninth-straight against Eastern Michigan

Jacob Shondel, Reporter January 18, 2023

Kent State men’s basketball team opponents have scored 65 or fewer points 10 times this season. Tuesday, in Michigan, was no different when KSU defeated Eastern Michigan 77-63 for its ninth consecutive...

Guard Sincere Carry celebrates Kent State's 67-58 win over Cleveland State on Saturday afternoon.

Back-and-forth battle with Cleveland State ends in men’s basketball seventh-straight victory

Jacob Shondel, Reporter December 11, 2022

The Kent State men’s basketball team has now won seven consecutive games after defeating Cleveland State 67-58 Saturday. “This was a game that we really needed,” coach Rob Senderoff said. “We...