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KentWired

The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

The Kent State womens basketball team forms a huddle after securing a victory over Akron during the wagon wheel game Feb. 18, 2023.

Second-half surge powers women’s basketball past Xavier

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 24, 2023

With two minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Kent State women’s basketball team trailed Xavier 43-37. Over the next 12 minutes, the Flashes (2-1) outscored the Musketeers 29-14 en route to...

Kent State senior Katie Shumate dribbles in toward the net during the wagon wheel game against Akron Feb. 18, 2023.

LSU erupts in second half, taking down Kent State women’s basketball

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 14, 2023

After the first half, the Kent State women’s basketball team was on top of the world as they were neck and neck with Louisiana State University (3-1), but during the second half, LSU showcased its talent...

The womens basketball team takes the court at the MAC Tournament Semifinal game against UT March 10, 2023.

PREVIEW: Women’s basketball to face defending national champions

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

After a 64-55 win in its regular-season opener Sunday, the Kent State women's basketball team sets its eyes on the defending national champions for Tuesday’s matchup.  After winning 34 games a season...

Kent State senior Katie Shumate dribbles in toward the net during the wagon wheel game against Akron Feb. 18, 2023.

Women’s basketball leans on defense in season opener

Emily Lowen, Reporter November 13, 2023

The Kent State women's basketball team defeated the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 64-55 on Sunday.  The Flashes (1-0) opened their season on the road as the Ragin’ Cajuns (1-2) have now lost...

Kent State University basketball players cheer from the bench during the semifinal game against The University of Toledo on March 10, 2023. The close game ended in a loss for The Flashes with a final score of 68-58.

Preview: Women’s basketball eyes first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2002

Emily Lowen, Reporter October 29, 2023

The women’s basketball team went 21-11 last season, its first time winning 20 or more games since 2011. This time, the Flashes will be without three of the top five scorers from last season. “We...

OPINION: Women athletes need greater opportunities, more fervent support

OPINION: Women athletes need greater opportunities, more fervent support

Robyn Taylor, Reporter October 24, 2023

Women athletes need greater opportunities and more fervent support – nationally and in our own community.  A recent exciting development in women’s athletics came Sept. 23, when Manitoba Bisons...

Women’s basketball season ends in loss to Syracuse

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 16, 2023

Over the last eight games, the Kent State women’s basketball team turned the ball over less than 10 times a game. Wednesday in Syracuse, New York, the Flashes turned the ball over 19 times in a 84-56...

Universitys third-party ticket vendor site crashes again, stalling FlashFest ticket sales

University’s third-party ticket vendor site crashes again, stalling FlashFest ticket sales

Jenna Bal, Campus Editor March 15, 2023

Minutes after ticket sales for FlashFest went live Tuesday, Kent State’s third-party ticket vendor website crashed. Tickets for FlashFest’s Lil Yachty performance and the men’s and women’s basketball...

Women’s basketball eliminated from the MAC tournament in loss to Toledo

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 10, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball lost twice to Toledo in the regular season. Friday, in the semifinals the Flashes lost for a third time, scoring the lowest amount of points out of the three matchups.  Kent...

The womens basketball team takes the court at the MAC Tournament Semifinal game against UT March 10, 2023.

Women’s basketball season ends in MAC tournament semifinals

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 10, 2023

The Kent State Women's basketball team's season ended at the hands of the University of Toledo 68-58 Friday morning in the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament. Toledo won all three...

Women’s basketball defeats Northern Illinois in MAC tournament opening match

Kyle Kuchta, Reporter March 9, 2023

The Kent State women’s basketball team defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies 75-68, advancing to the semifinals of the Mid-American Conference tournament. With the win Wednesday afternoon, Kent...

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