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Kent junior Dionna Gray, 21, dribbles the ball as Ball State Ball State senior Lachelle Austin, 11, tries to defend her during the second quarter of their semifinal game during the MAC Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Women’s basketball eliminated from MAC Tournament, falls to top-seeded Ball State

John Engoglia, Reporter March 15, 2025

The Kent State women’s basketball team’s season may be over after a crushing 70-53 loss to top-seeded Ball State in the Mid-American Conference Tournament semifinals Friday.  After a strong...

Kent sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, and junior Dionna Gray, 21, high five each other after Babbitt scores a three pointer in the second quarter of the game against Miami OH in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Women’s basketball advances to semifinals after knocking out Miami

John Engoglia, Reporter March 13, 2025

In the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament, the Kent State women’s basketball team utilized a stingy and aggressive defensive effort to overcome Miami (OH) 68-61 Wednesday. Coming...

Kent's bench erupts in cheers after freshman Journey Hildebrand scores a three pointer with 56 seconds left of the third quarter on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Seniors go out with a bang in women’s basketball’s win over Toledo

John Engoglia, Reporter March 10, 2025

On Senior Day, the Kent State women’s basketball team bounced back from a rough Bowling Green loss to defeat Toledo 69-62 Saturday.  Six seniors were honored before the game: Jenna Batsch, Bridget...

Kent junior Dionna Gray, 21, makes her way up the court in the third quarter on March 1, 2025.

Off-night dooms women’s basketball in blowout loss to Bowling Green

John Engoglia, Reporter March 7, 2025

It was one of those nights where nothing went right for the Kent State women’s basketball team in a 84-61 loss to Bowling Green Wednesday.  The Flashes struggled mightily on both sides of the court...

The Flashes huddle up during the end of the first quarter on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Suffocating defense leads women’s basketball over Akron for regular season rivalry sweep

John Engoglia, Reporter March 2, 2025

Battling a slow offensive start, the Kent State women’s basketball team locked down Akron with a physical and active defense in a 64-44 victory Saturday.   Entering a hostile atmosphere at James...

Kent sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, defends the ball from Miami graduate student Maya Chandler, 10, as she drives towards the net during the third-quarter of the game against Miami, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

‘The biggest win of the season’: Women’s basketball takes down Ball State on the road

John Engoglia, Reporter February 23, 2025

In a defensive slugfest, the Kent State women’s basketball team left Muncie, Ind., victorious after a 60-54 win over top-seeded Ball State Saturday.  After a series of disappointing and close losses...

Kent sophomore Mya Babbitt, 23, defends the ball from Miami graduate student Maya Chandler, 10, as she drives towards the net during the third-quarter of the game against Miami, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Women’s basketball drops second in a row after loss to Buffalo

John Engoglia, Reporter February 21, 2025

For the first time since Nov. 16, the Kent State women’s basketball team has lost two games in a row, following a 76-70 loss to Buffalo Wednesday.  It’s also the third loss out of the last four...

Kent's team huddles together between plays during the game against Miami on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.

Disastrous third quarter sinks women’s basketball against Miami

John Engoglia, Reporter February 17, 2025

What started as a good-looking game for the Kent State women’s basketball team turned dark, as a rough third quarter performance led to a 64-62 loss to Miami (OH) Saturday.  The Flashes entered the...

Kent State University sophomore forward Janae Tyler, 34, goes up for the layup as University of Akron freshman forward Ni'Rah Clark, 33, tries to block the layup in their match on Feb. 1, 2025.

Balanced scoring effort leads women’s basketball to bounce-back win over Troy

John Engoglia, Reporter February 9, 2025

Utilizing offensive depth and playmaking, the Kent State women’s basketball team defeated Troy 84-73 in a high-octane scoring affair Saturday.   The win comes off a tough loss to Northern Illinois...

Kent State University Women's Basketball team huddles up for a talk during their match against the University of Akron on Feb. 1, 2025.

Women’s basketball’s winning streak ends with Northern Illinois after slow start

John Engoglia, Reporter February 7, 2025

A poor start on both sides of the ball led the Kent State women’s basketball team to falter 73-69 at Northern Illinois Wednesday.  After looking seemingly unstoppable during the team’s five-game...

Kent State University senior forward Bridget Dunn, 15, gets guarded by University of Akron senior guard Alexus Mobley, 2, during their game on Feb. 1, 2025.

Women’s basketball soars high over Akron for fifth straight win

John Engoglia, Reporter February 3, 2025

Led by a hot start and strong effort on the offensive and defensive side of the ball, the Kent State women’s basketball team dominated Akron 73-51 Saturday. For the Flashes, it’s their fifth...

Kent State University senior guard Jenna Batsch dribbling the ball going through a block by Ball State senior Lachelle Austin in their match against Ball State University, Jan. 15, 2025.

Batsch goes nuclear as women’s basketball crushes Eastern Michigan

John Engoglia, Reporter January 31, 2025

Senior guard Jenna Batsch was unstoppable for the Kent State women’s basketball team in a 79-59 win over Eastern Michigan Wednesday.  Batsch led the Flashes with 33 points on 13-21 (62%) shooting...