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

‘I don’t think I ever wanted to leave’: Men’s basketball coach explains his decision to sign six-year extension

John Hilber, Sports Editor March 31, 2025

Kent State men’s basketball coach Rob Senderoff had an eventful five-day stretch at the end of March. On Sunday, March 23, the six-seeded Flashes knocked off the second-seeded Stanford Cardinal in...

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

Rob Senderoff re-signs with Kent State for men’s basketball, putting departure rumors to bed

John Hilber, Sports Edtior March 28, 2025

Editor's note: This story was updated with comments from Randale Richard, director of athletics, and the details of Rob Senderoff's contract. The longest-tenured and winningest coach in Kent State...

Kent State traded blows with Akron before falling short in the wagon wheel contest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. With this loss, Kent State drops to a fourth place tie in the conference rankings.

Men’s basketball season ends in road loss of NIT quarterfinals

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 27, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team was unable to win its third straight game as road underdogs, falling to the Loyola-University Chicago Ramblers (25-11) by a score of 72-62 in the National Invitation...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger,13, holds the ball as he makes a call as Akron senior Shammah Scott defends him during the first half of their game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Men’s basketball pulls Power Four conference upset, continues NIT run to Chicago

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 25, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team put out another impressive performance, earning itself a 77-75 road victory over the Stanford Cardinal (21-14) of the Atlantic Coast Conference and a spot in the...

Kent junior Delrecco Gillespie, 23, gets pumped after a call on Miami OH is called during the first half of their semifinal game during the MAC Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Men’s basketball eliminated, fails to reach MAC Championship for first time since 2021

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 16, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team was unable to overcome a 35.9% shooting performance, losing to Miami (OH) (25-8, 14-4), 72-64 in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals Friday. “I’m...

Kent sophomore Cian Medley, 11, tries to go up for a layup as Western Michigan junior Chansey Willis Jr., 2,  blocks the shot during the second half of their quarterfinal game in the MAC Tournament on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

Men’s basketball wins fourth straight MAC tournament quarterfinal

Demetri Manousos, Reporter March 14, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team advanced to the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals with its win over the Western Michigan Broncos (12-20, 9-9) Thursday. The win also secured a 2-1...

Kent senior Jalen Sullinger,13, holds the ball as he makes a call as Akron senior Shammah Scott defends him during the first half of their game on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Regular season ends with comeback win for men’s basketball, MAC Tournament up next

John Hilber, Sports Editor March 8, 2025

The Kent State men’s basketball team went into halftime of its senior night against Eastern Michigan down five points. The Flashes then embarked on a second half in its last game of the regular season...

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 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...