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Women’s basketball drops last game of regular season to Buffalo

Gina Butkovich Reporter March 7, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball ended the regular season with a 14-point loss to Buffalo. The 58-72 loss was the team’s first loss since a 58-71 loss against Central Michigan on February 19.The Flashes...

Kent State sophomore Anthony Roberts [15] drives to the basket for a layup against Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, Mar. 6, 2020. Kent State lost 79-76.

Roberts return not enough, Kent State falls to Akron in final regular season game

The ball bounced into Antonio “Booman” Williams’ hands and he turned up the court, racing against the clock.With only 3.7 seconds left in Kent State men’s basketball’s matchup with the University...

Head coach Todd Starkey swings from the net after he cuts it down on Mar. 4, 2020 to celebrate Kent State Women's basketball becoming the MAC East champions. Kent State University women's basketball beat Ohio University 81-77.

Women’s basketball tops Ohio University, clinches MAC East title

Kent State 81, Ohio 77, the scoreboard read.Redshirt senior guard Megan Carter climbed up the ladder beneath the basket, grabbed the scissors and cut a piece of the net down.“I’m so happy,” Carter...

Freshman Giovanni Santiago [11] makes a layup to give Kent State a 65-50 against Bowling Green on Mar. 3, 2020. Santiago scored six points on 3-for-3 shooting in 23 minutes. Kent State won 83-69. 

Pippen’s career-high, Williams and Beck’s contribution help Flashes sweep Bowling Green

Ian Kreider Sports reporter March 4, 2020

Junior forward Danny Pippen tweaked his ankle after a rebound with 15:45 left.Less than 20 seconds later, he picked up an offensive foul and was subbed out. After an evaluation and time to gain his compussure,...

Junior Danny Pippen [5] shoots a basket making the score 2-5 against Bowling Green State University on Tues. Mar. 3, 2020. Pippen was the highest scoring with a total of 24 points. Kent State won 83-69 against Bowling Green State  University.

Pippen, Williams lead Flashes to Senior Night victory

On Kent State men’s basketball senior night against Bowling Green State University, it was a junior who led the way.Danny Pippen, just four days after being ejected from a game, led the Flashes with...

Senior Megan Carter (31) runs down court during the first half of game against Miami University on Sat. Feb. 22, 2020. She had the highest scoring points of 21, with 10 rebounds. Kent State University won 80-75 against Miami University.

Confidence, resilience and leadership sum up Megan Carter

Redshirt senior guard Megan Carter’s resilience and leadership shaped her into the player she is today.“She’s a good leader through leading by example,” sophomore forward Lindsey Thall said. “If...

Women’s basketball tops Bowling Green in 2OT

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter February 29, 2020

Freshman guard Katie Shumate received the inbounds pass from redshirt senior guard Megan Carter. Shumate dribbled toward the basket, was double teamed and passed the ball to cutting freshman forward Nila...

Junior forward Danny Pippen [5] walks off the court after being ejected with five minutes left in the game at the M.A.C.C. against Ohio University on Feb. 28. Kent State lost 76-69.

Roberts’ absence, Pippen’s ejection limits Flashes in closing minutes at Ohio

Ian Kreider Sports reporter February 28, 2020

Junior forward Danny Pippen elbowed Ohio forward Sylvester Ogbonda in the chest following a scrum for a rebound with five minutes left. The play was initially called a common foul, but after a five-minute...

Junior forward Danny Pippen [5] walks off the court after being ejected with five minutes left in the game at the M.A.C.C. against Ohio University on Feb. 28. Kent State lost 76-69.

Kent State fouls out in Athens

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter February 28, 2020

With 5:17 left in Kent State v. Ohio Univesity men’s basketball game, Danny Pippen walked off the floor, staring staight ahead into the visitor’s locker room.The officials handed Pippen a flagrant...

Sophomore Asiah Dingle (3) on a fast break to the hoop against Akron on Wed. Feb. 26, 2020. Kent State won 68-50 over the University of Akron.

Blackford grabs career-high in rebounds in Akron blowout

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter February 26, 2020

Freshman forward Nila Blackford returned to Kent State’s lineup in a big way Wednesday, grabbing a career-high 15 rebounds in the team’s 68-50 win over Akron.“It feels really good to be back playing...

Junior Danny Pippen (5) makes a layup to extend Kent State’s lead to 55-41 with 13:19 left against Miami University on Feb. 25, 2020. Kent State won 74-61 and Pippen scored 16 points in his return from a back injury.

Pippen’s return, best ball movement in MAC play, help snap Flashes’ two-game losing streak

Ian Kreider Sports reporter February 25, 2020

Junior forward Danny Pippen dunked the ball multiple times in the layup line.An impossible feat just four days ago after Pippen injured his back tying his shoe. He struggled to stand or sit up straight...

Senior Philip Whittington (25) wears autism awareness jersey designed by the Kent State University Fashion School during game against Ohio University on Sat. Feb. 15, 2020. Under Armour reached out to Kent State’s top fashion students to design the jerseys.

Autism awareness jerseys for Kent State men’s basketball team designed by Fashion School

Hailey Phillips Reporter February 16, 2020

 Under Armour reached out to Kent State about creating autism awareness basketball jerseys and Kent State’s top-ranking Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of Fashion Design and Merchandising...