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Women’s basketball season ends in loss to Syracuse

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 16, 2023

Over the last eight games, the Kent State women’s basketball team turned the ball over less than 10 times a game. Wednesday in Syracuse, New York, the Flashes turned the ball over 19 times in a 84-56...

Women’s basketball eliminated from the MAC tournament in loss to Toledo

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 10, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball lost twice to Toledo in the regular season. Friday, in the semifinals the Flashes lost for a third time, scoring the lowest amount of points out of the three matchups.  Kent...

Women’s basketball defeats Northern Illinois in MAC tournament opening match

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 8, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 75-68, advancing to the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament. With the win Wednesday afternoon, Kent...

Kent State Golden Flashes tip off against Northern Illinois University on March 4, 2023.

Preview: Women’s basketball takes on Northern Illinois in MAC tournament

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 8, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team will play No. 5 seed Northern Illinois in the Mid-American Conference tournament quarterfinals Wednesday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.  Tip off will be 1:30...

Graduate student forward Lindsey Thall shoots a three pointer in the women's basketball game against Northern Illinois University March 4, 2023.

Women’s basketball’s senior-day victory marks first 20th regular-season win in 12 years

Lucas Baker, Reporter March 5, 2023

After shooting 71.4% from deep in the third quarter against Northern Illinois, the Kent State women’s basketball team secured its final win of the regular season Saturday. The Flashes defeated the Huskies...

Women’s basketball holds fourth place in M.A.C. with one game left of season

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 2, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team’s four-game win streak came to an end Wednesday night, losing to Toledo 64-60. The Rockets swept the Flashes this season and pushed their winning streak to...

Women’s basketball Shumate ties season-high in victory over Eastern Michigan

Lucas Baker, Reporter February 25, 2023

A 24-point second quarter moved the Kent State women’s basketball team past Eastern Michigan in a 75-67 win. Kent State won its fourth-straight game and has won eight of its last 10 games. “It...

Coach Starkey poses with his son, Drew, and daughter, Brooke, during a basketball practice in Kent State's M.A.C. Center. Brooke graduated from Kent State in 2021.

Women’s basketball coach describes son being ‘Outer Banks’ star

Kelsie Horner, Digital Tech February 23, 2023

The Netflix-original show "Outer Banks" premiered its third season Thursday at 3 a.m. The show features Drew Starkey, the son of Kent State’s women’s basketball coach Todd Starkey, as its main villain. Outer...

Kent State women's basketball team celebrating their 11th home game win against Ohio University February 22, 2023.

Women’s basketball wins 11th home game in 26-point victory

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter February 23, 2023

Dec. 11, 2020, was the last time the Kent State women’s basketball team scored over 80 points against Ohio University. Wednesday night at the M.A.C. Center, KSU defeated OU 82-56. “I was really...

The Kent State women's basketball team forms a huddle after securing a victory over Akron during the wagon wheel game Feb. 18, 2023.

Women’s basketball completes season sweep in 41 point win against Akron

Lucas Baker, Reporter February 18, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team’s 41-point win was the largest margin of victory over Akron since 1998, completing the season sweep.  KSU’s 87-46 win was the team's 10th home win of the...

Women’s basketball wins first game in Buffalo in over a decade

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter February 16, 2023

It’s been over a decade since Kent State’s women’s basketball team won in Buffalo. Wednesday, in Buffalo, New York, the Flashes won 72-69 over the Bulls. The Flashes held Buffalo scoreless...

Kent's Golden Flashes in a huddle during the fourth quarter in the game against Bowling Green on Feb. 11, 2023.

Women’s basketball struggles during fourth quarter against conference leader Bowling Green

Jacob Shondel, Reporter February 11, 2023

Kent State women’s basketball allowed the fewest points per game in the Mid-American Conference games at 61.  Saturday at the M.A.C. center, KSU was defeated 75-69 as the Falcons converted seven...