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Sophomore forward Danny Pippen and a referee exchange glances during Kent State's 73-71 win over Western Michigan. Pippen scored a season-high 16 points, all in the first half.

Peterson’s game-winner caps wild finish in win over Western Michigan

Cameron Hoover January 16, 2018

Kent State led Western Michigan by as many as 18 points in the second half Tuesday night, but with 9.9 seconds left, a goaltending call on junior guard Jaylin Walker tied the game at 71.Kent State coach...

Kent State basketball strength coach critical to program’s success

Alex Cossin June 27, 2017

Music and voices echoed up a dim staircase in the M.A.C. Center. Down the stairs, in the basement, is the weight room.In this weight room, seven-year sports performance coach Rhen Vail trains last year’s...

Kent State sophomore guard Jaylin Walker looks to pass against Miami University at the John D. Millet Hall in Oxford, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Kent State won 66-62.

Toledo’s sharpshooting sinks Kent State on road

Nick Buzzelli February 11, 2017

 Since dropping a 92-88 decision at Western Michigan University on Jan. 14, the Kent State men’s basketball team found its rhythm away from the friendly confines of the M.A.C. Center.First, there was...

Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall celebrates after beating Miami University at the John D. Millet Hall in Oxford, Ohio, on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Kent State won 66-62.

Kent State survives late rally to down Miami on the road

Nick Buzzelli February 4, 2017

The capacity of Miami University’s Millett Hall is listed at 6,400. But when a modest crowd of 1,474 is scattered throughout the red and gray chair back seats, the words uttered in the stands — which...

Kent State senior guard Deon Edwin lays the ball in against Central Michigan at the M.A.C Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Kent State lost 98-105 in overtime.

Walker’s late free throws power Kent State past Eastern Michigan

Nick Buzzelli January 31, 2017

It was a game that featured 54 combined personal fouls, 60 free throw attempts and four technicals. But the most critical mental mistake came with 12 seconds remaining and the score knotted at 64.Looking...

Sophomore Jalen Avery makes a three point shot against Toledo University on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Avery’s point guard play helps lift Flashes out of slump

Nick Buzzelli January 22, 2017

After his team dropped its second game in a row via an overtime loss to Northern Illinois University on Tuesday, Jan. 10, Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff had a decision to make. His team, which was...

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.

Late comeback falls short against Western Michigan

Nick Buzzelli January 14, 2017

Even before Saturday’s game, Kent State associate head coach Eric Haut knew that Western Michigan University had a potent, high-scoring offense. He took note of the way that the Broncos played Jan. 6...