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Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden shoots a layup during the game against Florida Gulf Coast in Akron, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. [FILE]

Kent State women’s basketball splits final two games in Play4Kay Showcase

Scott Lendak November 26, 2017

After the Kent State women’s basketball team fell to No. 14 Stanford in its first game of this weekend's Play4Kay Showcase in Las Vegas, they knew it was vital to win at least one of the next two games. “Going...

No. 14 Stanford women’s basketball pulls away late after Kent State keeps it close

Scott Lendak November 24, 2017

When the Kent State women's basketball team matched up against No. 14 Stanford, the 25-point difference in the final score didn’t tell the full story.Kent State played better than the Cardinal at times,...

Kent State junior guard Alexa Golden shoots a layup during the game against Florida Gulf Coast in Akron, Ohio, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. [FILE]

Kent State cruises to 81-60 win over Southern Louisiana

Scott Lendak November 18, 2017

After a tough loss against Florida Gulf Coast University, the Kent State women's basketball team entered the game against Southeastern Louisiana with a chip on their shoulder.Defensive chatter from Kent...

Kent State then-sophomore forward Jordan Korinek attempts a layup against Toledo during the quarterfinals of the Mid-American Conference Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Kent State lost 67-63.

Women’s basketball manages win despite sloppy performance

Scott Lendak November 11, 2017

As the Kent State women’s basketball players prepared for the season opener, they knew they had something to prove: Last year wasn’t an accident. They tried to show that on the road against Northern...

Tucker (left), 6, and Elyse, 5, walk down the street during downtown Kent's Family Friendly Halloween Friday, Oct. 27, 2017.

Kent locals descend on downtown for Family Friendly Halloween

Dylan Reynolds October 28, 2017

The elderly man shouted and recoiled. Standing before him was Death himself, draped in black robes, scythe in hand.But the man’s shout of terror quickly turned to laughter as he looked longer at the...

Men’s, women’s basketball named second in division in preseason polls

Henry Palattella October 26, 2017

This past season was successful for Kent State women's and men's basketball, as the men's team tore through the MAC tournament en route to a berth in the NCAA tournament, while the women's team increased...

Women’s basketball tweet

August 31, 2017

Golden Flashes gear is boxed up and ready to ship! Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Houston. #HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/v3BMwfHXhV— Kent State WBB (@KentStateWbb) August 29, 2017

Kent State joins national relief effort; athletes send clothing, shoes to Houston

Cameron Hoover August 31, 2017

On August 28, 2017, at 4:10 p.m. local time, University of Houston basketball Coach Kelvin Sampson tweeted a call for help from the notes section on his iPhone. Hurricane Harvey had hit landfall, and significant...

Best of Kent Sports

Best of Kent 2017: SPORTS

KentWired Staff April 15, 2017

More Best of Kent categories: FOOD | DRINK | ENTERTAINMENT + STUDENT LIFE FIRST - BasketballWhen the men’s basketball team was in the midst of its four game losing skid in early January, the prospects...

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...

Kent State senior guard Larissa Lurken drives on Toledo senior forward Janice Monakana during the quarter-finals of the MAC Tournament at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Kent State lost 67-63.

Women’s basketball will play WNIT game at Michigan

Henry Palattella March 13, 2017

Following one of his practices in mid-February, Kent State women's basketball coach Todd Starkey said his team shouldn't want to have a spring break since that would mean they wouldn't be put into a postseason...

Kent State senior forward Chelsi Watson of the women's basketball team comes down with the offensive rebound against The University of Akron Zips at the James A. Rhodes Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017.

Opinion: Women’s basketball deserves your attention

Henry Palattella March 1, 2017

This weekend will be the end of an era for Kent State women’s basketball.Saturday will be the final home game for the five seniors on the team’s roster. Coming into the season, their tenures on the...

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