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Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall and sophomore guard Jaylin Walker embrace after beating Akron 70-65 in the MAC Title Game at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday. Walker was named MAC Tournament Most Valuable Player.

Walker, Hall have tournament for the ages

Henry Palattella March 12, 2017

The Kent State men’s basketball teams’ ride to the MAC Championship game wasn’t smooth.First, they had to combat Marcus Keene’s three-point barrage in the play-in game that took place at the MAC...

Kent State senior guard Deon Edwin and junior guard Desmond Ridenour celebrate after beating Akron 70-65 in the MAC Championship Game at Quicken Loans in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Kent State has punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament.

Kent State basketball clinches MAC title

Henry Palattella March 11, 2017

Jaylin Walker’s 30 points helped lead the Kent State men’s basketball over Akron by a final score of 70-65 to lead the Kent State Flashes to the MAC Championship. Walker was aided by senior Jimmy...

Kent State junior guard Kevin Zabo attempts layup between Ohio red-shirt guard Jaaron Simmons and red-shirt senior Kenny Kaminski during the semi-finals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday, March 10, 2017. Kent State won 68-66.

Flashes holding slim lead at halftime.

Henry Palattella March 11, 2017

The Flashes jumped out to a quick 11-3 lead that was jumpstarted by a corner three-pointer by Jaylin Walker that he made with an Akron defender draped all over him. Hall finished with 10 points in the...

Kent State sophomore guard Jaylin Walker shoots a three pointer against Ohio during the semi-finals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Friday, March 10, 2017. Kent State won 68-66.

Walker’s game-winner sends Kent State to MAC title game

Nick Buzzelli March 11, 2017

As Jimmy Hall prepared to inbound the basketball following a timeout with 1:59 remaining Friday night, he glanced over to a trio of rowdy Kent State fans situated three rows behind the media table and...

Senior Milena Fabry performs on the balance beam at the woman's gymnastics meet on Jan. 20, 2017.

Kent State seniors prepare for regular season finale

Scott Lendak March 10, 2017

Kent State gymnastics seniors will compete in their final home meet Friday, something senior Milena Fabry said would be bittersweet.“I’m excited because it is a home meet, and those are always fun,”...

Kent State senior forward Jimmy Hall floats a shot over Buffalo senior forward David Kadiri during the quarterfinals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Kent State won, 68-65.

Flashes outlast Buffalo in physical game to advance to semifinals

Nick Buzzelli March 10, 2017

Senior Jimmy Hall paused for a moment to think during Kent State’s postgame press conference when questioned about his final two free throws in retrospect of the game’s outcome. Then, he subtly asked...

Kent State senior guard Larissa Lurken drives on Toledo freshman guard Mariella Santucci during the quarter-finals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Nate Manley / The Kent Stater

Fourth-quarter woes doom Flashes in MAC quarterfinal

Henry Palattella March 8, 2017

After Kent State’s 67-63 Mid-American Conference Tournament loss to Toledo, Kent State Coach Todd Starkey took a moment to pause before starting his post-game press conference. Starkey — who was named...

Kent State sophomore guard Jalen Avery shoots a three point field goal during the first round of the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament at the M.A.C. Center on Monday, March 6, 2017. Kent State won 116-106 in overtime.

Flashes taking it one game at a time in MAC Tournament

Nick Buzzelli March 8, 2017

After Kent State’s eight point road win at the State University at Buffalo, Eric Haut, associate coach, questioned why the Flashes couldn’t be in the running for one of the top four seeds heading...

Kent State senior forward Larissa Lurken brings the ball up court against Northern Illinois in the M.A.C. Center on Jan. 11, 2017. Lurken has been named MAC Player of the Year.

Lurken, Starkey earn MAC postseason honors

Henry Palattella March 7, 2017

Coming into the season, senior guard Larissa Lurken was no stranger to Kent State. She spent the past three years of her life spending time there not only as a member of the women’s basketball team,...

Central Michigan junior guard Marcus Keene bites his jersey while waiting to shake hands with Kent State after loosing in overtime 116-106 in the first round of the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament at the M.A.C. Center on Monday, March 6, 2017. Keene had a game high 41 points.

Avery’s overtime heroics power Flashes past Central Michigan in MAC Tournament

By: Nick Buzzelli March 7, 2017

After the final whistle sounded Monday night, Marcus Keene trotted back to his team’s bench, grabbed a collapsible chair and slowly twirled it above his head before assuming his position at the back...

Central Michigan junior guard Marcus Keene bites his jersey while waiting to shake hands with Kent State after loosing in overtime 116-106 in the first round of the MAC Men's Basketball Tournament at the M.A.C. Center on Monday, March 6, 2017. Keene had a game high 41 points.

Flashes contain Keene in win

Henry Palattella March 6, 2017

Kent State’s Monday night first round matchup against Central Michigan started much like the Flashes' Jan. 28 matchup with the Chippewas ended — with junior Marcus Keene taking over.Keene ended the...

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

Tutolo qualifies for NCAA Championships

Samantha Ross March 5, 2017

This season looked to be a lost season for Kent State wrestler Anthony Tutolo, who has been out for most of the season due to a knee injury. Tutolo, however, has spent most of the season doing extra work...

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