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Kent State junior Danny Pippen [5] shoots the basketball against Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, Mar. 6, 2020. Kent State lost 79-76.

Men’s basketball prepared despite setbacks: ‘when the lights come on, we will be ready’

Sean Blevins November 20, 2020

The Kent State men's basketball team has consistently practiced with fewer than 10 players over the last few weeks due to players being in COVID-19 related quarantines. Coach Rob Senderoff said in a press...

The Kent State women’s basketball team celebrates with the Kent State fans after winning 72-66 against Buffalo in a quarterfinal game at the Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. 

Women’s basketball looks forward to returning to play

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter November 7, 2020

The Kent State women’s basketball team began official practices on Oct. 14 for the first time since its season was cut short following a victory over Buffalo in the Mid-American Conference tournament. Kent...

Kent State junior Danny Pippen [5] shoots the basketball against Akron at James A. Rhodes Arena on Friday, Mar. 6, 2020. Kent State lost 79-76.

Men’s basketball copes with a strange preseaon

Nicholas Pedone Sports reporter October 24, 2020

Just last week, Kent State’s men’s basketball team began practicing in preparation for their upcoming season.Five practices in, coach Rob Senderoff is embracing the “new normal” for the Flashes.“Just...

Men’s basketball joins voter registration initiative

Kathryn Rajnicek Sports reporter September 18, 2020

Every player on Kent State’s men’s basketball team is now registered to vote.  “The National Association of Basketball Coaches put together an initiative called the ALL IN Challenge to get every...

women’s basketball tik tok

April 21, 2020

“Hey Flashes, what do you want for dinner?” 🤷🏽‍♀️🏀 pic.twitter.com/4GSqS8r327 — Kent State Women’s Basketball (@KentStWBB) April 2, 2020

Women’s basketball drops last game of regular season to Buffalo

Gina Butkovich Reporter March 7, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball ended the regular season with a 14-point loss to Buffalo. The 58-72 loss was the team’s first loss since a 58-71 loss against Central Michigan on February 19.The Flashes...

Sophomore Asiah Dingle makes her way to the hoop for a shot against Toledo at the M.A.C.C. on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. Kent State won 87-68.

Shumate, Dingle lead women’s basketball past Toledo

Amanda Levine Sports editor February 15, 2020

Kent State and the University of Toledo were tied for fifth in the league going into Saturday’s game. The top four teams in Mid-American Conference receive a first round bye in the MAC Tournament. The...

Redshirt senior Megan Carter (31) is guarded by an opposing team member during first half action on Sat. Jan. 25, 2020. Kent State lost 57-44 against the University at Buffalo.

Women’s basketball snaps three game win streak against Buffalo

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 25, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball gained the lead with 9:29 left in the second quarter and kept it until 8:12 left in the fourth quarter. The Flashes slowly watched their lead diminish against the University...

Kent State women’s basketball improves to 3-2 in the MAC

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 18, 2020

Miami University took a 75-74 lead with 55 seconds left in the game. It was the first time the Redhawks had the lead since the first quarter when they were up 6-5. Going into the fourth quarter, the Kent...

Kent State's womens' basketball team goes in for a huddle before the game against Western Michigan University on Jan. 11, 2020. The Flashes won the game 75-63.

Women’s basketball looks to improve in conference play

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 12, 2020

Kent State women’s basketball 2018-19 season ended in the second round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) against Baylor University. It was the second time in three years the Flashes...

Kent State's womens' basketball team goes in for a huddle before the game against Western Michigan University on Jan. 11, 2020. The Flashes won the game 75-63.

Women’s basketball wins first MAC game of the season

Amanda Levine Sports editor January 11, 2020

Before Saturday’s game, freshman guard Katie Shumate’s season high in total points was 18. She surpassed that total at 3:44 in the third quarter setting her new career and season high with 20 points. Shumate’s...

Junior forward Danny Pippen drives against Detroit Mercy. He scored 18 points and tied a team record seven blocks in the 92-57. Dec. 3, 2019.

Men’s basketball dominates in second half to stay perfect at home

Owen MacMillan Sports reporter December 3, 2019

At the end of the first half Kent State was barely up against Detroit Mercy, leading 36-30.The Titans scored first in the second half, bringing the deficit to four. But from then on, Kent State outscored...

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