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The independent news website of The Kent Stater & TV2

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Sophomore Magnus Entenmann rings the bell after the basketball teams victory against Buffalo on Feb. 27, 2024.

Jalen Sullinger’s career night guides men’s basketball

Matt Franos, Reporter February 28, 2024

After losing back-to-back games, the Kent State men’s basketball team bounced back behind junior guard Jalen Sullinger’s second 30-point game of the season. The Flashes (14-14, 7-8) got back to...

Graduate student guard Abby Ogle (front middle) and her team celebrate their win against Akron by ringing the bell on Feb. 24, 2024.

Women’s basketball powers past rival, earning fourth consecutive win over Akron

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 25, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team has limited Akron to 60 points or fewer in every contest during the current four-game rivalry winning streak.  The Flashes' (16-8, 11-3 MAC) defense forced...

Jr. Jalen Sullinger looks to make a pass in the Flashes game against Akron February 23, 2024.

‘Story of our season is still open’: Men’s basketball drops second in a row to Akron

Matt Franos, Reporter February 24, 2024

For the first time since 2021, the Kent State men’s basketball team lost both regular season games to Akron. The Zips defeated KSU 83-70 Friday in James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron. “I'm disappointed...

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

When the Kent State men’s basketball team takes the court against Mid-American Conference leader Akron, it will look to avenge its 77-71 loss Jan. 19.  All-time, the Flashes (13-13, 6-7 MAC) lead...

Sophomore Corynne Hauser on offense against two Eastern Michigan University players during the womens basketball game on Jan. 24, 2024.

‘Hopefully this stings’: Women’s basketball falls short against Ohio

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 22, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team went on an 8-0 scoring run, which was capped off by junior forward Bridget Dunn, tying the game at 77-77 with 18.8 seconds remaining. However, a foul on the...

Chris Payton Jr. on defense during the game on Nov. 30, 2023.

Men’s basketball second-half struggles snap MAC winning streak

Matt Franos, Reporter February 21, 2024

Kent State was looking to build on a three-game Mid-American Conference win streak but was halted in Athens by losing to Ohio 63-57. On Jan. 16, the Bobcats (14-12, 8-5 MAC) defeated KSU 71-64 and have...

Kent State Golden Flashes huddle during the womens basketball game against Eastern Michigan on Jan. 24, 2024.

RECAP: Looking back: What did the women’s basketball preseason poll get right?

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 21, 2024

As the regular season is beginning to wind down and teams are fighting for seeding in the MAC tournament, let’s see how accurate the coaches’ preseason predictions were. No. 1 Ball State Cardinals...

Kent States mens basketball team huddles together during the 2nd half of the game against NIU on Feb. 17, 2024.

RECAP: Looking back: What did the men’s basketball preseason poll get right?

Demetri Manousos, Reporter February 20, 2024

As the college basketball regular season winds down, now is a good time to look at the Mid-American Conference standings and see if they align with the coaches' preseason predictions.  No. 1 Akron Zips...

Sophomore guard Dionna Gray fights for a basket during the game against ODU on Feb. 10, 2024.

Fourth-quarter onslaught guides women’s basketball past Central Michigan

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 18, 2024

The Kent State women’s basketball team had an off week after losing to Old Dominion 82-76 on Feb. 10. Many players have been out with injuries, and the Flashes have had different starting lineups and...

Kent State mens basketball heads for the victory bell after they beat Northern Illinois University at home 85 to 47 on Feb. 17, 2024.

Men’s basketball puts the leash on visiting Huskies

Matt Franos, Reporter February 18, 2024

After a week of rest, the Kent State men’s basketball team returned to action by dominating Northern Illinois, 85-47. “Great win for us, certainly we needed it,” coach Rob Senderoff said. “It...

The womens basketball team huddles during the game Wednesday night against the Western Michigan Broncos on Feb. 7, 2024.

Jenna Batsch’s career-high 25 points leads women’s basketball past visiting Western Michigan

Emily Lowen, Reporter February 8, 2024

On Jan. 31, junior forward Jenna Batsch scored her second-fewest points of the season when the Kent State women’s basketball team lost to conference-leading Ball State 57-46. Wednesday, at the M.A.C....

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

Over the last four games in January, Kent State men’s basketball has averaged 28 points in the first half.  Friday, the Flashes scored their second-most points in the opening 20 minutes of the game...

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