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Graduate student Chris Payton Jr. hangs from the hoop after scoring a slam dunk during the game against Fresno State on Nov. 11, 2023.

Men’s basketball bounces back, defeating Fresno State

Matt Franos, Reporter November 12, 2023

Kent State men's basketball finished a three-game homestand Saturday by defeating Fresno State 79-69 inside the M.A.C.C. The Flashes improved to 2-1 on the year, while the Bulldogs fell to 1-1.  Kent...

The Kent State men’s basketball team link arms with 1.2 seconds left in the second half on Nov. 9, 2023.

Men’s basketball falls in thriller, ending home winning streak

Matt Franos, Reporter November 10, 2023

Kent State’s basketball team lost its 23-game home win streak Thursday after losing 113-108 to James Madison University in double overtime.  The last time the Flashes allowed 100 points in a game...

Kent State plays Malone in the first home game of the 2023 basketball season on Nov. 6, 2023.

Strong second half propels men’s basketball to victory

Matt Franos, Reporter November 7, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team opened the season with a 79-58 home win against Malone University on Monday.  “Our execution has to get better, attention to detail on some things need to get...

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

Preview: Men’s basketball looks to defend MAC title

Matt Franos, Reporter October 30, 2023

The Kent State men’s basketball team knows it will have a target on its back this season, after posting a 28-7 record, winning the Mid-American Conference tournament and earning a spot in the NCAA tournament...

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...

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 reacts to their seeding in the NCAA Tournament at Water St. Tavern in Kent, Ohio, Sunday. Kent State played UCLA as a 14 seed in the South region in 2017.

Men’s basketball gets back to dancing – six years later

Jacob Shondel, Reporter March 16, 2023

After six years, the Kent State men’s basketball team is back in the NCAA tournament. Assistant coach Jon Fleming and graduate student Kevin Zabo went from being players to now working under coach...

Men's basketball coach Rob Senderoff smiles at the gathered crowd as he heads down to the buses from the MAAC as the team heads to New York for the NCAA tournament March 15, 2023.

‘Send(er)-off’ to the dance: Men’s basketball heads to March Madness tournament

Jacob Hansen, Sports Editor March 15, 2023

A crowd of around 40 fans waited for the men’s basketball team – now Mid-American Conference champions – to head to the bus departing for the NCAA March Madness tournament Wednesday. People surrounded...

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...