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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

KentWired

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor

Jacob is a senior journalism major. He enjoys writing about sports and has previously covered women’s lacrosse and soccer.

Contact him at [email protected].

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Head Coach Todd Starkey discusses with Graduate Mikala Morris during the Mid-American Conference Tournament on March 15, 2024.

Women’s basketball’s Starkey inks extension through 2029-30 season

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
April 19, 2024
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[Photo] ‘It’s our chance’: Mid-American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher welcomes Women’s March Madness to Cleveland

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor
April 3, 2024
The Purcell Pavilion, home of Notre Dame womens basketball team.

[Photo] Let’s dance: Women’s basketball to play Notre Dame in first round of NCAA Tournament

Kelsie Horner, Assistant Managing Editor
March 23, 2024

Best since 2002: Women’s basketball secures MAC Championship

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
The Kent State mens basketball team celebrates their win with the cheering crowd on March 15, 2024.

Men’s basketball advances to third consecutive MAC championship game

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
Redshirt senior guard Katie Shumate goes to shoot the ball in the Mid-American Conference semifinal game against Ball State March 15, 2024.

Women’s basketball advances to MAC Championship

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Redshirt Senior Guard Katie Shumate starts to drive past Northern Illinois Sidney McCrea during their Mid-American Conference Quarterfinal game on March 13, 2024.

Women’s basketball advances to semifinals in MAC tournament

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
March 14, 2024
Kent State Freshman Janae Tyler catches the ball after an unsuccessful attempt to score by a Ball State player during the game on March 6, 2024.

Women’s basketball falls to MAC leader in regular-season finale

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
March 10, 2024

Men’s track and field capture second title, women’s with best finish in 10 years at MAC Indoor Championship

Jacob Shondel and John Hilber
March 8, 2024
Kent State students celebrate as the mens basketball team scores during the final half of the game against Akron on Jan. 19, 2024.

PREVIEW: Men’s basketball v. TSDTR

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
Kent State forward Jenna Batsch heads towards the basket in the game against Western Michigan Broncos on Feb. 7, 2024.

Women’s basketball rolls to victory behind Jenna Batsch’s career-high 25 points

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
The Kent State softball team celebrates after a home-run.

‘We’re going to catch people off guard’: Softball prepares for upcoming season under new coach

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
Redshirt sophomore Julius Rollins and freshman Jalen Sullinger high-five after a play during the game against Miami University on Jan. 30, 2024.

‘We just need to keep working’: First-half dominance leads men’s basketball past Buffalo

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
February 3, 2024
Kent basketball team players celebrate as they pull further ahead of Fresno State during the game on Nov. 11, 2023.

Men’s basketball survives second-half surge from South Dakota State

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
December 8, 2023
Kent State junior guard Jalen Sullinger dives between Charleston forward Frankie Policelli (left) and guard Reyne Smith to gain possession of a loose ball during their game on Nov. 26, 2023.

‘We have to play better’: Men’s basketball struggles late against Charleston

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
November 27, 2023
Kent State sophomore wide receiver Trell Harris and senior wide receiver Luke Floriea celebrate with sophomore wide receiver Jameel Gardner Jr. after Gardners touchdown during the Northern Illinois game on Nov. 25, 2023.

Football falls in season finale to Northern Illinois

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
November 25, 2023
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
Kent State redshirt senior Sincere Carry works around NIU sophomore Zarique Nutter as he crosses the court during the MAC Quarterfinals game against NIU March 8, 2023. Kent State would go on to win the game with a final score of 76-57.

Sincere Carry drafted to NBA G League Memphis Hustle

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
Redshirt freshman Chrishon McCray, breaks away from Miami University defensive players as he runs the ball down the field on Sept. 30, 2023.

Football still searching for first conference win, dropping fourth consecutive game

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
October 14, 2023
Graduate student Bryce Sheppert celebrates with the team after a good play against Miami University on Sept. 30, 2023.

Eagles makes four: Football drops fourth consecutive game to EMU

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
October 14, 2023
Kent State running back Gavin Garcia, who is now a sophomore on the team, breaks a tackle during his run downfield Sept. 17, 2022 against Long Island. Kent State won the match 63-10.

An offseason of change: Football prepares for 2023 season with new coach, new roster

Jacob Shondel, Sports Editor
August 14, 2023

Richmond inks contract extension through 2028 as KSU Athletic Director

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
May 8, 2023

Kent State Athletics partners with entertainment agency Van Wagner

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
May 3, 2023
Freshman Kolton Schaller is congratulated by coach Jeff Duncan as he passes third base April 30, 2023.

Weekend sweep lands baseball atop conference standings

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
May 3, 2023
Kent State graduate student Nico Bolden takes down Ball States Carson Steele during the game Nov. 2.

Three former Flashes announce NFL signings as UDFA

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 30, 2023

Second inning too much for Buckeyes as baseball notches 16th home win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 27, 2023

Baseball salvages weekend series, stealing final game

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 24, 2023

Men’s basketball adds MAC Freshman of the Year Reggie Bass

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 20, 2023

‘Every run mattered today’: Baseball’s winning streak reaches eight games

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 19, 2023
Outfielder Josh Johnson, a then-senior, swings at the ball during a game against Akron on April 15, 2023.

Baseball sweeps its way to the top of the MAC standings

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 17, 2023

Baseball uses power to tame visiting Panthers

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 12, 2023

Baseball sweeps weekend series as coach Duncan gets 300th win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 10, 2023
Best Bar winner, Zephyr Pub, is located at 106 W. Main St.

Best bar

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 7, 2023
Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff gives enthusiastic direction to the players on the court during the game against Portland University.

Basketball’s Senderoff inks extension – Jacobs declares for NBA draft

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 5, 2023

Baseball gets back into win column against Toledo, loses to Ohio State

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 5, 2023
Kent Sate Seniors Miryne Thomas and Sincere Carry observe the gifts they received at their senior night game on March 3, 2023.

Basketball’s Sincere Carry and Miryne Thomas declare for NBA draft

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 3, 2023

Pittsburgh powers its way to end baseball’s 13-game winning streak

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 24, 2023

Softball splits conference opener with Ball State

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 20, 2023
Sincere Carry (center right) attempts to get a 2-point-shot past three Indiana defenders at Kent States March Madness matchup against Indiana Mar. 17.

‘We weren’t at our best’: Men’s basketball season ends with loss to Indiana

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 18, 2023
Sincere Carry (left) weaves a difficult la-up past defender Trayce Jackson-Davis (center right) at Kent States March Madness matchup against Indiana Mar. 18.

Men’s basketball season ends at the hand of Indiana in NCAA Tournament

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 18, 2023
The Kent State mens basketball team reacts to their seeding in the NCAA Tournament at Water St. Tavern in Kent, Ohio, Sunday. Kent State played UCLA as a 14 seed in the South region in 2017.

Men’s basketball gets back to dancing – six years later

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 16, 2023
The Kent State Men’s basketball team celebrates winning the MAC Tournament Championship against UT March on 11, 2023.

‘We’re not done’: Men’s basketball headed to NCAA tournament

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 12, 2023

Men’s basketball secures MAC championship defeating Toledo

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 11, 2023
Jalen Sullinger celebrates after landing a crucial 3-point-shot at the MAC Mens Basketball tournament semifinals March 10.

Men’s basketball defeats Akron advancing to MAC championship

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 11, 2023

Men’s basketball advances to MAC championship after defeating TSDTR

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 10, 2023
Kent State redshirt senior Sincere Carry works around NIU sophomore Zarique Nutter as he crosses the court during the MAC Quarterfinals game against NIU March 8, 2023. Kent State would go on to win the game with a final score of 76-57.

Men’s basketball defeats Northern Illinois advancing to tournament semifinals

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 9, 2023

Men’s basketball advances to semifinals in MAC tournament

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 9, 2023
Kent State redshirt senior Malique Jacobs darts around Central Michigan University freshman Max Majerle during the game against Central Michigan University on Jan. 31, 2023.

Preview: Men’s Basketball team matches up with Northern Illinois in MAC tournament

Jacob Shondel and
March 8, 2023
Third baseman Kyle Jackson starting off for the Kent State Golden Flashes into the game against Youngstown State University March 7, 2023.

Baseball scores 22 runs for sixth-straight win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 8, 2023
Redshirt senior guard Sincere Carry scores a point against the Akron Zips while Trendon Hankerson attempts to block him.

‘I wasn’t going to lose tonight’: Carry’s season-high pushes men’s basketball past school down the road

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 4, 2023

Akron makes 22: Men’s basketball outlasts TSDTR in overtime

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 4, 2023
The Kent State mens basketball team celebrates as the game enters its final seconds with the Flashes in the lead Feb. 28, 2023. The Flashes would win the game against Ohio University 82-75.

Men’s basketball overpowers Ohio in second half

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 1, 2023

‘We got back to our identity’: Strong second half propels men’s basketball

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
February 26, 2023
Kent State starting five, red-shirt senior Malique Jacobs, Sincere Carry, Miryne Thomas, sophomore CliRon Hornbeak and red-shirt sophomore VonCameron Davis (left to right) getting ready for the game against Eastern Michigan on February 17, 2023.

‘That’s when we’re at our best’: Men’s basketball silences Eastern Michigan offense

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
February 18, 2023

Strong first half pushes men’s basketball past Western Michigan

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
February 15, 2023
Kents Golden Flashes in a huddle during the fourth quarter in the game against Bowling Green on Feb. 11, 2023.

Women’s basketball struggles during fourth quarter against conference leader Bowling Green

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
February 11, 2023

Defense shines as men’s basketball records 20th win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
February 11, 2023
Kent State players dive for Bowling Green senior Gabe ONeal to gain possession of the ball during the game on Feb. 7, 2023.

Strong second half propels men’s basketball against Bowling Green

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
February 8, 2023

“We need to do better”: as men’s basketball falls to TSDTR

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
February 4, 2023
The Kent State mens basketball team rings the bell after securing a narrow victory against Central Michigan University on Jan. 31, 2023. The game ended with a final score of 81-69.

Home winning streak reaches 18 for men’s basketball

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
February 1, 2023
Kent State redshirt senior Malique Jacobs, senior Chris Payton, redshirt senior Miryne Thomas and redshirt sophomore VonCameron Davis waiting for Buffalo during the game on Jan. 27, 2023.

Men’s basketball extends home winning streak against Buffalo

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
January 28, 2023

Winning streak ends for men’s basketball

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
January 25, 2023
Kent State senior Chris Payton celebrates after making yet another basket against BSU during the game on Jan. 20, 2023.

Men’s basketball winning streak reaches double digits against Ball State

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
January 21, 2023

Men’s basketball wins ninth-straight against Eastern Michigan

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
January 18, 2023

Recap: Men’s basketball enters the new year on a roll

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
January 17, 2023
Guard Sincere Carry celebrates Kent States 67-58 win over Cleveland State on Saturday afternoon.

Back-and-forth battle with Cleveland State ends in men’s basketball seventh-straight victory

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
December 11, 2022

Men’s basketball was ‘every bit as advertised’ in battle with nationally-ranked Gonzaga

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
December 6, 2022

First No. 2, now No. 14: Men’s basketball travels to Gonzaga for second ranked matchup of season

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
December 5, 2022

Men’s basketball battles back and forth with nation’s No. 2 team

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
November 27, 2022
Kent State redshirt senior Miryne Thomas takes a shot as Chicago States Arol Kacuol attempts to block him.

Men’s basketball dominates defensively with program-record performance

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
November 20, 2022
Power forward Miryne Thomas goes up for the And-1 in Kent State’s 94-68 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff state on Wednesday afternoon.

Men’s basketball remains unbeaten after quick turnaround this week

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
November 16, 2022
Kent State redshirt sophomore VonCameron Davis leaps into a shot at the basket during the game against Portland University on Nov. 14, 2022.

Best start in three seasons: Men’s basketball is 3-0 after silencing Portland’s offense

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
November 15, 2022

Lopsided scoreboard win: But men’s basketball still ‘needs to be better’ for a good season

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
November 11, 2022

Second-half surge: Men’s basketball dominates defensively in successful season opener

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
November 8, 2022

Men’s basketball season preview: ‘It’s going to be an exciting season’ after first-place league selection

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
November 7, 2022

Soccer falls to conference leader for ‘disappointing’ end to season

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
October 28, 2022

Win, tie or bust: In regular-season finale, soccer will face conference leader for a shot at MAC tournament

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
October 27, 2022

Soccer gets ‘comfortable,’ finishing with its third-straight tie as end of regular season nears

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
October 24, 2022
Kent State freshman midfielder Kelsey Salopek steps into a kick during her soccer teams game against Ball State Oct. 21, 2022.

‘Sheer heartbreak’: With two conference games to go, soccer ties it up yet again

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
October 21, 2022

‘We didn’t give enough effort’: Soccer falls short, tying with eighth-ranked conference team

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
October 17, 2022

‘He deserves it’: In 22nd season, coach Marinaro gets 200th win after defeating defending MAC champion

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
October 15, 2022

‘We lost our rhythm’: Senior day closes with a tie in soccer battle

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
October 10, 2022

Slow non-conference start to stellar MAC scoring: Soccer just had to ‘trust the process’

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
October 8, 2022

Soccer strikes back: Last-second KSU goal leads to a tie in 25th anniversary battle

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
October 3, 2022

‘We let one get away’: Soccer’s slow start leads to first conference loss

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
September 30, 2022

School down the road gets shut out: Soccer remains top of MAC with perfect conference record

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
September 26, 2022

Waiting no more: Soccer captures first win of season against preseason-poll number one

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
September 23, 2022

Winless and waiting: Soccer’s five-game scoring drought ends while losses continue

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
September 12, 2022

Soccer still left searching for a win after fifth-straight scoreless match

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
September 9, 2022

Soccer stops short of goals — again — with 2 games ’til MAC start

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
September 5, 2022

Soccer begins its 25th season with help from rookies

Jacob Shondel, Sports reporter
September 2, 2022
Junior attacker Morgan Kubicki makes a move against YSU.

Turnovers prove costly as lacrosse team drops third game in a row in loss to YSU

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 24, 2022
Senior members of the Kent State lacrosse team pose with their framed jerseys.

Lacrosse team plays well on Senior Day but falls to Central Michigan 14-10

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 18, 2022
Sophomore midfielder Abby Jones [27] cradles the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 8, 2020. Kent State University women’s lacrosse team lost to University of Cincinnati 25-8. 

First ever class of lacrosse freshmen at Kent prepare for their Senior Day

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 15, 2022
Senior attacker Megan Kozar prepares to shoot against Robert Morris on Saturday, April 16 in Kent, Ohio

Lacrosse team falls to conference leader Robert Morris 15-6

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 12, 2022
Members of the Kent State lacrosse team celebrate after defeating Akron in Kent, Ohio on Saturday, April 2

Women’s lacrosse beats Akron in final seconds for third straight win

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
April 4, 2022
Members of the Kent State University women’s lacrosse team celebrate a point during their game on Mar. 8, 2020 against University of Cincinnati. Kent State University lost 8-25.

Lacrosse defeats Detroit Mercy 16-11 for its first home and conference win of the season

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 28, 2022
Sophomore midfielder Abby Jones [27] cradles the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 8, 2020. Kent State University women’s lacrosse team lost to University of Cincinnati 25-8. 

Lacrosse team ends five-game losing steak

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 20, 2022
Sophomore midfielder Madison Rapier (10) shoots the ball during the women’s lacrosse game on Mar. 10, 2020. Kent State University lost to Saint Francis Unveristy 13-18.

Lacrosse team loses after last second goal in final seconds

Jacob Shondel, Reporter
March 18, 2022
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