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Flashes overcome poor shooting performance to down Wofford

Nick Buzzelli November 23, 2016

Initially, it seemed as if the ending of Kent State’s final game in the Gulf Coast Showcase would mirror that of its previous two contests. Against the University of South Dakota and George Mason University,...

Kent State’s late-game defensive woes continue against George Mason

Nick Buzzelli November 23, 2016

For the second consecutive game, the Kent State men’s basketball team held a lead with under a minute remaining in a Gulf Coast Showcase contest. And, for the second consecutive game, the Flashes couldn’t...

Kent State sophomore guard Jalen Avery (#0) goes for the basket in Kent State’s game against South Dakota University in the first game of the Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Florida, on Monday, November 21, 2016. The Flashes lost to South Dakota, 80-77.

Missed opportunities plague Kent State in loss to South Dakota

Nick Buzzelli November 21, 2016

During Kent State men's basketball’s media day three weeks ago, head coach Rob Senderoff stressed the importance of playing neutral site games early in the season to prepare for the Mid-American Conference...

Flashes, Lurken struggle in road loss to Detroit Mercy

Henry Palattella November 21, 2016

Kent State senior guard Larissa Lurken asserted her dominance through the first three games of the Kent State women basketball's season, coming into Monday's game against the University of Detroit Mercy...

Mackenzie Hughes at the Ferra & Page Golf Center on Jan. 27, 2012

Kent State alum earns first PGA Tour win

Stephen Means November 21, 2016

Former Kent State golfer Mackenzie Hughes captured his first PGA Tour victory during The RSM Classic. The 2012 graduate and PGA Tour rookie took home $1.08 million and a three-year Tour exemption, along...

Kent State President Beverly Warren stands with the men's basketball team and members of the audience during the national anthem as a statement of unity in the face of political turmoil on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.

Bigger than basketball: Men’s basketball uses platform to tackle social issues

Tanner Castora November 20, 2016

Editor's note: Tanner Castora is a guard on the men's basketball team and a sophomore journalism major. He writes from the perspective of someone directly involved in the stand of unity. It’s 2 p.m.,...

Senior forward McKenna Stephens of the Kent State women's basketball team shoots the ball during a game against Robert Morris University game at the M.A.C. Center on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016.

Robert Morris beats Kent State in OT thriller

Henry Palattella November 19, 2016

After Kent State women's basketball team's (2-1) season-opening win against Bradley University, Kent State senior guard Larissa Lurken mentioned how the team in past seasons, has made a habit of digging...

Hiram kneeling

Kent State routs Division III Hiram

Nick Buzzelli November 19, 2016

As Rob Senderoff walked to the post-game media press conference in room 298 of the Kent State M.A.C. Center Friday night, he told freshman guard Mitch Peterson that the game of basketball has a way of...

Kent State President Beverly Warren stands with the men's basketball team and members of the audience during the national anthem as a statement of unity in the face of political turmoil on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016.

Kent State men’s basketball, fans stand in solidarity during national anthem

Nick Buzzelli November 16, 2016

Rob Senderoff on national anthem display of unity from KentWired.com on Vimeo.Shortly before tipoff of Kent State’s home opener against Mississippi Valley State University Wednesday night, members of...

Freshman guard Mitch Peterson of the Kent State men's basketball team jumps through the Mississippi Valley State University defense on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at the M.A.C. Center.

Hall, Kent State demolish Delta Devils in home opener

Nick Buzzelli November 16, 2016

Heading into the final media timeout of the first half of Wednesday’s home opener, Kent State held a 1-point lead over visiting Mississippi Valley State University.Earlier in the game, the Flashes had...

Freshman defensive back Jamal Parker intercepts the ball for a touchback in Kent State's game against Bowling Green State University on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016.

Bowling Green’s running game dooms Flashes in loss

Henry Palattella November 15, 2016

Bowling Green State University (3-8, 2-5 Mid-American conference) used four long scoring drives and 420 yards on the ground to help lead them to a 42-7 win over Kent State (3-8, 2-5 MAC) on Tuesday night.The...

Photo courtesy of Andy Drabic.

A balancing act: Bittinger finds success on the court and in the classroom

Nick Buzzelli November 15, 2016

Kent State Assistant Athletic Director Angie Hull remembers the difficulty she had two years ago trying to schedule Kelsey Bittinger for her first semester of college.Typically, Hull builds the schedules...

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