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Kent State sophomore guard Megan Carter dribbles during the Flashes' 80-76 overtime win against Toledo on March 5, 2018. Carter scored a game-high 24 points off the bench to lead the Flashes to a first-round Mid-American Conference tournament victory.

Women’s basketball hopes to build on strong conference start

Henry Palattella January 13, 2019

The Kent State women’s basketball team lost to Wright State on Dec. 2, dropping its record to 3-4. The team hasn't lost since.The Flashes now sit at 10-4 and 3-0 in the MAC, with each conference win...

Kent State junior guard C.J. Williamson attempts a dunk during the Flashes' game against Shawnee State on Nov. 13, 2018. Kent State won the game, 90-69.

Flashes look to jump-start season in tightly contested Mid-American Conference

Henry Palattella January 13, 2019

Despite suffering its worst conference loss for Kent State under coach Rob Senderoff on Saturday against Eastern Michigan, the Kent State men’s basketball team is in a good place.The Flashes (12-4, 1-2...

Kent State freshman forward BJ Duling dunks off a pass from Jaylin Walker in the Flashes' 64-63 win over Bowling Green on Feb. 24, 2018, at the M.A.C. Center. Both of Duling's baskets were dunks. 

Men’s basketball suffers worst conference loss in recent history

Ian Kreider January 12, 2019

Kent State (12-4, 1-2 Mid-American Conference) struggled early and often to score due to a Eastern Michigan's (8-8, 2-1 MAC) 3-2 zone trap that was incorporated early and often. The zone caused the Flashes...

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OPINION: The Baker gets a new Kitchen

Sean Blevins January 11, 2019

The Browns are finally in a great position to succeed. Second-year GM John Dorsey has done an amazing job so far at turning this Browns team around. I was very optimistic when the Browns hired Dorsey,...

Freshman guard Hannah Young dribbles during the first half of Kent State's matchup against NIU on Wednesday, Jan 9, 2018. Kent State won, 87-78. 

Poole’s career-high leads Flashes to statement win against NIU

Henry Palattella January 9, 2019

After Kent State’s 92-38 drubbing of Clarion on Dec. 31, Kent State women’s basketball coach Todd Starkey praised the state of the Mid-American Conference, calling his first three years in the conference...

Senior guard Jalen Avery coordinates the offense during Kent State's 83-79 victory over Cleveland State on Nov. 10, 2018, at the Wolstein Center. Avery led the Flashes with 23 points. 

Flashes secure first conference win behind career days from Whittington, Avery

Ian Kreider January 9, 2019

Effort became a distinguishable factor in Kent State’s (12-3, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) 88-73 win over Western Michigan (6-9, 0-2 MAC) Tuesday.Effort, particularly on the defensive end, was how the...

Kent State guard Anthony Roberts attempts a shot during the Flashes' matchup against Norfolk State on Dec. 1, 2018. Kent State won, 78-67.

Strong second half gives Flashes momentum heading into conference play

Ian Kreider January 1, 2019

The Kent State men's basketball team (11-2) shot just 8-for-29 from the field in the first half, which finished with the Flashes holding onto a narrow 25-20 lead over Oberlin (6-4) 25-20.It was the Flashes...

Kent State coach Rob Senderoff reacts as a foul is called against the Flashes in the final seconds of the second half against Southeastern Louisiana at the M.A.C. Center Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. Kent State lost to Southeastern Louisiana, 70-66. 

Walker’s late game heroics seals Senderoff’s record-breaking achievement

Ian Kreider December 29, 2018

 A sluggish start for the second straight game saw the Kent State men's basketball team facing a 13-3 deficit with 13:15 left in the first half.Kent State (10-2) would close the half strong, much like...

Junior guard Jaylin Walker reacts to a Kent State turnover during the 4th quarter as the Flashes tried to rally late against Northeastern Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at the M.A.C. Center. Kent State lost, 81-69.

First half run catapults Flashes to their second “Power 5” win of season

Ian Kreider December 21, 2018

Senior guard Jalen Avery stood at half court watching the seconds tick off the shot clock.He attacked the basket, but ultimately took a dribble drive pull up with a hand in his face with eight seconds...

Kent State freshman guard Asiah Dingle dribbles down the court during a game against Oakland University Nov. 18, 2018. Kent State won the game 75-65.

Gutsy defensive effort leads Flashes to win over NJIT

Henry Palattella December 21, 2018

Megan Carter and Asiah Dingle combined for 34 points while the Flashes held NJIT to 1-for-14 shooting from the three-point in the Flashes' 57-40 win over the Highlanders on Friday.Carter, who led the Flashes...

Kent State coach Sean Lewis looks toward the scoreboard during Kent State's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost 31-24.

Lewis, Flashes get 15 signees during early signing day

Ian Kreider December 20, 2018

Length.It's an attribute Kent State football coach Sean Lewis harped on during the recruiting process.“Length across the board, but particularly on the defensive side,” Lewis said of the Flashes' signings....

Kent State wide receiver Antwan Dixon high-steps as he runs into the end zone during the first half of the Flashes' matchup against Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 1, 2018. The Flashes lost 31-24. 

Dixon wins comeback player of the year after missing two seasons, leading Flashes in receiving

Ian Kreider December 18, 2018

Kent State junior wide receiver Antwan Dixon received the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year award after a two-year hiatus due to aplastic anemia. The rare blood condition first impacted him in high...

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