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Kent State women’s basketball’s season ends against Ohio

Matt Lofgren March 3, 2012

The Kent State women’s basketball team was knocked out of the Mid-American Conference Tournament Saturday afternoon at the hands of Ohio 58-40.Coming out fast right out of the gate, freshman guard Jamie...

Flashes’ men’s basketball falls to Akron in season finale

Nick Shook March 3, 2012

Kent State (20-10, 10-6 MAC) didn’t have a chance to win the Mid-American Conference regular season title, but it didn’t want Akron (21-10, 13-3 MAC) to do so on the Flashes’ home court.The Zips...

Freshman guard Itziar Llobet looks to pass against the Miami Redhawks on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Flashes lost in overtime, 69-65. File photo by Jenna Watson.

Women’s basketball bench players determine season’s end

Matt Lofgren March 2, 2012

It’s simple: win or go home.In just one game on the road at Ohio, the Kent State women’s basketball team can put behind it a season filled with doubt and uncertainty.But before the team can even think...

KSU men’s basketball clinches tournament bye with victory over Ohio

Nick Shook March 1, 2012

The Flashes (20-9, 10-5 MAC) started the game with intense defensive play and forced Ohio (23-7, 10-5 MAC) to commit 21 turnovers on the way to a 68-61 victory over the Bobcats and a first-round bye...

Kent State freshman guard Jamie Hutcheson, surrounded by the other team, looks to pass the ball in a game against Bowling Green at the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, February 28. The Flashes lost to the Falcons 91-48. Photo by Monica Maschak.

Women’s basketball: Flashes lose big

Matt Lofgren February 29, 2012

The Kent State women’s basketball team (6-20, 5-11 MAC) ended the regular season Tuesday night by losing the edge in “every aspect” to Bowling Green (24-5, 14-2 MAC) 91-48 at the M.A.C. Center, coach...

Michael Porrini, senior guard, dribbles around Jarrod Jones, senior foward, at the game against Ball State on Feb. 11. The Flashes won 76-55. Photo by Nancy Urchak.

Men’s basketball’s confidence hinges on victory Wednesday

Nick Shook February 29, 2012

Kent State’s most important week of the regular season is its last, which begins tonight at the M.A.C. Center.The Flashes’ first of their final two home games is against the second-place Ohio Bobcats...

Women’s basketball turn their losing streak inside out

Matt Lofgren February 27, 2012

With a one point lead and no time left on the clock, everyone was holding their breath.The Kent State women’s basketball team held on strong to a 17 point lead with six minutes left — and then the...

Junior guard Tamzin Barroilhet goes up for two again Akron on Feb. 25. The Flashes beat the Zips 77-76. Photo by Phillip Botta.

Kent State women’s basketball breaks losing streak against Akron

Matt Lofgren February 26, 2012

The Kent State women’s basketball team let a 17 point lead dwindle down to one, but held on for a 77-76 win over rival Akron Saturday at the M.A.C. Center.Within the final 18 second of the game, the...

Photo courtesy of Matthew Vern Bliss.

ACL tears motivate women’s basketball freshman to excel

Matt Lofgren February 24, 2012

Her doctors called her the “bionic woman” after two ACL tears in her right knee and one in her left, but freshman Melanie Stubbs is striving to prove she has what it takes to play at the college level.Standing...

Senior guard Carlton Guyton recovers the ball against the College of Charleston Cougars on Saturday, Feb. 18. Guyton scored 13 points against Miami on Feb. 21. Kent fell to Miami 62-60 at the away game. Photo by Matt Hafley.

Mistakes plague men’s basketball in close loss

Nick Shook February 22, 2012

Kent State’s hopes of a third-straight conference title were all but eliminated with a last-second loss to Miami Tuesday night in Oxford. The Flashes trailed by as many as 12 points and tied the game...

KSU men’s basketball learns from 80-73 loss as MAC play continues

Nick Shook February 20, 2012

With only five games left in the regular season and first place in the Mid-American Conference East Division still two games out of reach, Kent State could not afford to lose another conference game.Fortunately...

Freshman guard Itziar Llobet looks to pass against the Miami Redhawks on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Flashes lost in overtime, 69-65. File photo by Jenna Watson.

KSU women’s basketball falls to Ohio 51-45

Matt Lofgren February 20, 2012

Despite holding Ohio to just 24.1 percent shooting from the floor, the Flashes simply could not get the job done with the ball.Committing 32 turnovers, the team’s highest total since its second game...

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