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Flashes basketball to host second annual Hoops ‘n’ Halloween

Ricky Salcer October 25, 2014

The Kent State men’s and women’s basketball teams will host their second annual Hoops ‘n’ Halloween event in the M.A.C. Center on Sunday, October 26.The event, open to students and the community,...

Kent State University forward Montia Johnson protects the ball from Akron University, March 2, 2014. Kent State played their final game of the season, Monday, March 10, 2014, at Ball State, with a losing score of 73-38.

Flashes fall behind early and have their season end in first round at Ball State

Taylor Rosen March 10, 2014

Kent State scored the first basket of the game, but Ball State responded with a 22-5 run, and the Flashes never made it a game as they saw their season end on Monday night at Ball State, 73-38.“During...

Flashes set for first-round game at Ball State in women’s MAC tournament

Taylor Rosen March 9, 2014

Kent State will travel to Muncie, Indiana, to play Ball State in the opening round of the Mid-American Conference tournament on Monday at 7 p.m.“Ball State plays really well at home,” said Kent State...

Flashes battle hard for tournament seeding, but fall in regular season finale at Buffalo

Taylor Rosen March 8, 2014

Kent State took their only lead of the game a minute in, and never got back in front as they committed 27 turnovers and fell at Buffalo, 64-51.The Bulls capitalized on the majority of the Flashes mistakes...

After early lead, Flashes deliver victory down stretch at Ohio

Taylor Rosen March 5, 2014

In a game where Kent State led for the majority of the contest, it was forced to execute late in the game to hold on and defeat Ohio 69-64.“We were never out of the woods in this game because Ohio shoots...

Kent State University guard Amber Dunlap protects the ball in a game against the University of Akron on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Kent State lost 66-80.

No senior night magic for Flashes as KSU women drop tough one at home to streaking Akron

Taylor Rosen March 2, 2014

Seniors Ashley Evans and Amber Dunlap scored a combined 35 points for the Flashes Sunday, but the Zips’ Rachel Tecca and Hanna Luburgh combined for 50 points as the Flashes lost the second game of the...

Kent State freshman Larissa Lurken drives the ball past Buffalo's Margeaux Gupilan against the Bulls, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.

Raining Three’s: Larissa Lurken lights it up for the Flashes

Taylor Rosen February 27, 2014

Freshman guard Larissa Lurken never missed a day of practice during her career at Park High School in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.She split her time between playing basketball year round and running cross-country...

Flashes fight hard in first half, but lose big at Bowling Green

Taylor Rosen February 27, 2014

Despite Kent State shooting 70 percent from the field in the first half, the Flashes allowed the Falcons to shoot nine of 18 from behind the three point line and fell at Bowling Green, 82-38.“That really...

Kent State forward Montia Johnson steals the ball from Miami of Ohio, Sunday, Feb. 23 2014, in the M.A.C.C. Kent State won, 67-51.

Flashes defeat Miami at home with strong all-around effort

Taylor Rosen February 23, 2014

Four players finished the game scoring in double-digits as Kent State had no trouble defeating Miami, 67-51 on Sunday.“We felt we had an advantage over Miami down low,” said Kent State head coach Danielle...

Kent State guard Mikell Chinn comes down with a rebound during a game against Buffalo Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014. Kent State lost 53-61.

Flashes get torched from outside, fall to Buffalo

Taylor Rosen February 20, 2014

tball team gave up 27 points off 29 turnovers Wednesday night en route to a 61-53 loss to conference-rival Buffalo.“Turnovers were the deciding factor, quite honestly,” Kent State head coach Danielle...

Senior guard Ashley Evans dribbles down the court during a game against Toledo Sunday Feb. 9, 2014. Kent State lost 55-83.

Flashes head to Illinois to battle Huskies

Taylor Rosen February 13, 2014

Kent State will travel to Kalamazoo, Mich., and play Western Michigan on Saturday afternoon. The Flashes fell behind early on in their contest last Saturday at the M.A.C. Center, losing to Toledo 83-55....

Junior guard Mikell Chinn leads an attack against the Toledo Rockets, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in the M.A.C.C. The women's basketball team fell to their MAC rivals, 55-83.

Kent State women struggle early on, fall to Toledo

Taylor Rosen February 9, 2014

Despite finishing with three double-digit scorers, Kent State fell behind early and lost to Toledo 83-55 yesterday at the M.A.C. Center.“We found ourselves scrambling out to shooters instead of making...