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Kent State junior Rachel Stypinski competes on the uneven bars at a meet against West Virginia at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017. Kent State lost 195.950-194.875.

Stypinski shines, but Flashes struggle in MAC Championship

Scott Lendak March 19, 2017

Junior Rachel Stypinski stuck her landing off the balance beam Saturday and watched her coach, Brice Biggin, fist pump and yell in excitement before she won the all-around individual title at the Mid-American...

Junior guard Larissa Lurken steals the ball from the University of Michigan WNIT game, Thursday March 16, 2017. 

Lurken honored to anchor Kent State’s program turnaround

Nick Buzzelli March 19, 2017

When it was all over, after he congratulated his players and took time to reflect on Kent State’s accomplishments over the past four months, Kent State coach Todd Starkey hugged senior Larissa Lurken...

Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall and senior guard Jon Fleming embrace after Hall fouled out against UCLA during the first-round of the NCAA Tournament in Sacramento, California on Friday, March 17, 2017. Kent State lost 97-80.

UCLA dashes Kent State’s NCAA hopes

Henry Palattella March 18, 2017

When Jimmy Hall picked up his fifth foul in the waning moments of Kent State’s NCAA Tournament battle against UCLA, he paused for a moment before walking towards the Kent State bench for the final time...

Kent State junior guard Desmond Ridenour and junior guard Kevin Zabo walk off the court after losing to UCLA, 97-80 during the first-round of the NCAA Tournament at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on Friday, March 17, 2017.

UCLA ends Kent State’s season in NCAA Tournament

Henry Palattella March 18, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball team’s season came to an end Friday night at the hands of the boys from Westwood, as the UCLA Bruins beat Kent State 97-80 to knock the Flashes out of the NCAA Tournament.Both...

Kent State senior guard Jon Fleming attempts a layup during the Flashes' open practice at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California on Thursday, March 16, 2017.

Ball hobbled, Flashes start slow against UCLA

Henry Palattella March 17, 2017

The UCLA Bruins flexed their collective offensive muscles in the first half of their opening-round matchups against Kent State, as they shot 60 percent as a team to jump out to a 47-39 lead.T.J. Leaf led...

Kent State president Beverly Warren enters Fat City Bar and Cafe in Sacramento, California on Friday, March 17, 2017. The Kent State alumni and fan pregame party was held there.

KSU fans, alumni, gather at Sacramento bar ahead of game

Henry Palattella March 17, 2017

While Fat City Bar & Grille in Sacramento, California, may be 2,400 miles from the Memorial Athletic & Convocation Center in Kent, Ohio, the Kent State Alumni Association did its best to bring...

Then a sophomore, Anthony Tutolo (left) warms up before the Thanksgiving Throwdown on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at the M.A.C. Center. 

Tutolo, Sparkman suffer defeats at nationals

Samantha Ross March 17, 2017

The Kent State wrestling team ended its streak of eight consecutive seasons with at least one All-American.“It was a great learning experience for Casey (Sparkman) and Anthony (Tutolo),” coach Jim...

Redshirt freshman guard Megan Carter drives to the basket against the University of Michigan at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Kent State lost in the first round of the WNIT Tournament, 67-60.

Starkey proud of team’s effort despite season-ending loss in WNIT

Nick Buzzelli March 16, 2017

Todd Starkey felt a sense of accomplishment following Thursday’s season-ending loss to the University of Michigan in the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.It was a rocky first...

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Your guide to the NCAA Tournament

KentWired Staff March 16, 2017

With the anticipated game against UCLA upon us, here's our updating information on what you need to know about our team and the tournament.Download your updated bracket here:Get to know the players:When...

UCLA freshman guard Lonzo Ball attempts a dunk during the Bruins open practice at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, on Thursday, March 16, 2017. UCLA will take on Kent State Friday at 10 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.

UCLA gears up to face Kent State during final practice

Henry Palattella March 16, 2017

Most of the teams that participated in Thursday’s open practice in Sacramento's Golden 1 Center did so in front of modest, quiet crowds.University of California Los Angeles, on the other hand, had its...

Kent State junior guard Kevin Zabo attempts a layup during the Flashes open practice at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Kent State will take on UCLA tomorrow.

Flashes embracing underdog role against UCLA

Henry Palattella March 16, 2017

When the Kent State basketball team exited the catacombs of the Golden 1 Center Thursday night to begin their practice, they entered to a light applause. The Flashes – who had the final practice of the...

Coach Rob Sendoff looks up at the clock after the final buzzer against Central Michigan at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017. Kent State lost 105-98 in overtime.

Family, university support key to Senderoff’s success

Nick Buzzelli March 15, 2017

As he sat on the elevated stage in Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena media room Saturday night — still beaming over the upset win that occurred on the court 30 minutes prior — the Flashes' Coach Rob...

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